Fentanyl Settlements and Verdicts

Fentanyl is an opioid type pain medication that is used in the treatment of chronic pain. It is also used for anesthesia and a variety of other purposes. However, Fentanyl has been directly linked to overdose and even death in a number of cases. If you suspect that you or a loved one was the victim of a Fentanyl overdose read more about the following Fentanyl lawsuits and the resulting Fentanyl settlements.

$5.5 Million Fentanyl Settlement

In June of 2007 a jury awarded $5.5 million dollars to the family of Adam Hendelson. Adam was 28 years old when he died of an overdose after a defective Fentanyl pain patch that was placed on his arm. This was the first lawsuit that linked fatal overdoses to defective Fentanyl patches. The Fentanyl lawsuit was filed against Johnson and Johnson subsidy, Alza Corp., and Janssen Pharmaceutica Products.

$16.5 Million Fentanyl Settlement

In November 2008 Johnson and Johnson subsidy, Alza Corp., and Janssen Pharmaceutica Products lost another Fentanyl lawsuit when a jury awarded the family of Janice DiCosolo $16.5 million dollars. Janice was a 38 year old mother of three who dies after using a Fentanyl patch in 2004.

Class Action Fentanyl Settlements

Several Fentanyl settlements have also been reached with Johnson and Johnson subsidy, Alza Corp., and Janssen Pharmaceutica Products. For example, in July 2006 the family of a Texas woman who died of Fentanyl poisoning was awarded a Fentanyl settlement of more than $700,000. Then, in July 2007 Johnson and Johnson subsidy, Alza Corp., and Janssen Pharmaceutica Products reached another Fentanyl settlement of $2.5 million in an attempt to avoid a costly and lengthy trial.

Fentanyl Lawsuits and Settlements in Progress

To date more that 400 Fentanyl lawsuits for wrongful death have been filed against Johnson and Johnson subsidy, Alza Corp., and Janssen Pharmaceutica Products. Many of these lawsuits are still pending a verdict or settlement. The patch made by Johnson and Johnson subsidy, Alza Corp., and Janssen Pharmaceutica Products remains one of the most commonly used today.

Consult a Lawyer

If you or a loved one has been harmed by the use of Fentanyl, you should contact a Fentanyl attorney to find out whether you are eligible for compensation for your injuries or hardship.