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Nadrich & Cohen LLP Clarifies Statements Regarding Actos Bladder Cancer Lawsuits
Los Angeles, CA, January 24, 2012 – National law firm Nadrich & Cohen LLP would like to clarify previous statements regarding the pending Actos bladder cancer litigation.Earlier press releases included incorrect information regarding the total number of Actos lawsuits filed against the drug’s manufacturer, Takeda Pharmaceuticals. Those releases, based on media reports, estimated the number of lawsuits filed in state and federal courts nationwide in connection with Actos numbered in the thousands. According to a Takeda representative, less than 200 Actos lawsuits have been filed in the U.S.
It was also incorrectly reported that Actos bladder cancer cases were pending in the United Kingdom. Takeda Pharmaceuticals asserts that no lawsuits have been filed in connection with Actos in the U.K. The company is currently facing a class action Actos lawsuit in Canada which names Eli Lilly as a co-defendant.
Nadrich & Cohen apologizes for any confusion this may have caused to consumers who may have questions regarding the pending Actos litigation.. Concerned patients may contact the Actos legal team at Nadrich & Cohen by calling 1-800-722-0765. More information is also available by visiting the firm’s Actos resource site at http://www.sideeffectactos.com/.
In addition to handling Actos bladder cancer claims, Nadrich & Cohen LLP is also investigating cases involving Accutane, Avandia, Fosamax, Paxil, Zoloft, Conserve Hips, Yaz, Yasmin, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Benzene, Reflex Sympathy Dystrophy, Fen Phen and PPH, Depakote and Reglan.
The time you have to file an injury claim is limited, so it’s important to act as quickly as possible to protect your rights. Call 1-800-722-0765 today to speak with a qualified personal injury expert or visit www.personalinjurylawcal.com.
Nadrich & Cohen LLP is a national law firm specializing in representing individuals who have been injured by defective medical devices, harmful prescription drugs, faulty products, car accidents, motorcycle accidents and dog bites. For more information, visit www.PersonalInjuryLawCal.com.
Jennifer Poole
National Client Intake Coordinator
Nadrich & Cohen LLP
12100 Wilshire Blvd.
Suite 1250
Los Angeles, CA 90025
800-718-4658
info@personalinjurylawcal.com
www.personalinjurylawcal.com
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