Risperdal Lawyer for Massachusetts Lawsuits

Thursday November 21, 2024

Risperdal is the subject of growing litigation in Massachusetts and nationwide by victims of gynecomastia, a condition which results in male breast growth. Users of risperidone already face difficult conditions such as schizophrenia, autism, and bipolar disorder. The development of breasts in young males taking Risperdal for these and other disorders can prove especially troublesome.

Our lawyers are recognized leaders in the area of defective drug litigation and can provide a prompt evaluation of your Massachusetts Risperdal lawsuit at no cost. Call (888) 849-5117 or use our online form to consult an experienced risperidone attorney at our firm about side effects such as gynecomastia.

Risperdal Settlements for Consumer Fraud

Consumers in Massachusetts and elsewhere are believed to have been subjected to significant "off-label" promotion of Risperdal. Off-label promotion consists of efforts by the manufacturer to persuade physicians to prescribe risperidone for non-approved uses. While doctors may prescribe medication in any manner they deem appropriate, a drug manufacturer can only market a drug for uses approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Evidence shows that Risperdal may have been promoted for use by children and adolescents without FDA approval. Such off-label promotional activities can subject vulnerable Massachusetts patients to significant health risks, including a heightened risk of male breast development from risperidone.

In August 2012, the manufacturer agreed to pay $181 million to settle consumer fraud claims brought against it by the attorneys general of 36 states and the District of Columbia. This followed a prior settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice in the reported amount of $2.2 billion for alleged violations of the federal False Claims Act.

These settlements did not involve personal injury claims by victims in Massachusetts or elsewhere for Risperdal side effects. Rather, such claims must be pursued separately in individual Risperdal lawsuits in court proceedings around the country.

Massachusetts Risperdal Lawsuits Now Pending

Risperdal users in Massachusetts who experienced male breast growth may have important legal rights. Medical studies have confirmed that risperidone can increase blood prolactin levels and cause extreme, uneven, and sometimes permanent breast growth requiring surgical removal (such as mastectomy). Readers should note that a Risperdal class action lawsuit has not been established. Rather, potential claimants in Massachusetts should consult a knowledgeable Risperdal lawyer about their individual claim to learn more and protect their right to compensation. Call (888) 849-5117 or use our online form for a legal consultation at any time.

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