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PHEN-FEN
Phen-Fen refers to the combination of fenfluramine or dexfenfluramine with phentermine. Phen-Fen was marketed in the 1990's as a weight loss solution. In the summer of 1999, the Mayo Clinic announced that 24 patients had developed heart valve disease after taking Phen-Fen. Under pressure from the FDA and the public, the manufacturer of the drugs (Pondimin and Redux), American Home Products Corporation, withdrew them from the market. Thousands of individual lawsuits and multiple class-actions were filed in federal and state courts across the country. In late 1997, all federal Phen-Fen cases were transferred to Pennsylvania to better coordinate pre-trial proceedings through a multi-district litigation. Under federal law, most people are automatically included in the nation-wide class action settlement that resulted, unless they chose to "opt out". This means that individuals with valid claims could only seek pre-defined compensation unless they filled out a form and submitted it to the court-specified address. The initial "opt out" deadline has passed. However, the settlement agreement contains an intermediate "opt out" deadline and a "back-end opt out" period for individuals meeting certain requirements. As a result, you may still have the right to pursue an individual lawsuit for the full amount of compensatory damages as well as punitive damages against American Home Products Corporation. If you or a loved one has suffered an injury as a result of Phen-Fen, call J.P. Gonzalez-Sirgo, P.A. at (305) 461-1095 or submit an online questionnaire. The initial consultation is free of charge, and if we agree to handle your case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary recovery of funds. In many cases a lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations so please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation. The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisments. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications and experience. The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own legal situation. Copyright © 2005 J. P. Gonzales-Sirgo
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