if YOU ARE eligible for a merida lawsuit, FIND OUT HOW A MERIDA LAWSUIT WORKS

If you took Merida and developed Merida side effects, contact a Merida lawyer

Meridia, made by Abbott Laboratories, was approved in 1997 for weight loss and weight loss maintenance for obese patients, and also very obese individuals who already had other health risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Meridia was approved after clinical studies showed that more patients taking Meridia lost at least 5 percent of their body weight than members of the placebo group who relied solely on diet and exercise. 

​However, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has now requested that Meridia be recalled following a nearly year-long safety review of the drug which was initiated after researchers published the results of a study known as SCOUT (Sibutramine Cardiovascular Outcomes Trial). The study, which prompted a Meridia recall in Europe, showed a 16% percent increase in the risk of serious Meridia side effects, including:

• Heart attack
• Stroke
• Resuscitated cardiac arrest
• Death

SCOUT monitored 10,000 obese patients over the age of 55 who had a history of heart disease, and type 2 diabetes or similar risk factors. The initial purpose of the study was to show that weight loss through Meridia use lowered the risk of heart problems. However, that was not the case.  In fact, the results suggested that those taking the weight loss drug had an increased chance of suffering Meridia cardiovascular side effects. Doctors have been advised to stop prescribing Meridia and begin discussing weight loss alternatives with their patients.

​If you or a loved one suffered serious Meridia side effects including a heart attack, stroke or even death, contact Meridia lawyer Timothy L. Miles today for a free case evaluation to see if you are eligible for a Meridia lawsuit and possibly entitled to substantial compensation.

Read on to learn how a Merida lawsuit works and see if you are eligible for a Merida lawsuit.

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IF I AM ELIGIBLE FOR A MERIDIA LAWSUIT, WHAT CAN I GET OUT OF A MERIDIA LAWSUIT?

​​​If you meet the requirements for a Meridia lawsuit and are successful you can recover money for some of the following damages:
     • Past and future medical bills (including medication, hospital stays, and in-home care)
     • Pain and suffering
     • Lost wages
     • Loss of earning capacity
     • Funeral expenses (in the event of a loved one’s death)
 
Broadly speaking, a plaintiff who is eligible for a Meridia lawsuit could be entitled to compensation for any past and future costs associated with their diagnosis if they meet the requirements for a Meridia lawsuit and are successful. Call today to see if you are eligible for a Meridia lawsuit.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO HIRE A MERIDA LAWYER IF I MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A MERIDA LAWSUIT

​​It does not cost anything to hire a Meridia lawyer.  We take all cases on a contingency basis which means we do not get paid unless we win your case.  A Meridia lawyer can explain the process and answer any questions you may have including whether you are eligible for a Meridia ​lawsuit.  So, call today and see if you meet the requirements for a Meridia lawsuit. If eligible for a Meridia lawsuit, you may be entitled to substantial compensation as a result of suffering Meridia side effects.​

WHAT IS A MERIDA LAWSUIT?

​A Meridia Lawsuit is a demand from the defendants for monetary compensation by patients who took Meridia and subsequently developed Meridia Side Effects including a heart attack, stroke or even death. The lawsuits allege the defendants made a defective drug and failed to warn physicians about its carcinogenic properties. If you suffered Meridia Side Effects​ and are eligible a Meridia lawsuit, you may possibly be entitled to substantial compensation. A Meridia Lawyer can answer these questions and is available anytime just give us a call or submit the form below for a free case evaluation to see if you are eligible for a Meridia lawsuit. ​​

IF I AM ELIGIBLE FOR A MERIDA LAWSUIT, HOW DOES A MERIDA LAWSUIT WORK?

​​​If you are eligible for an Meridia lawsuit, before it is filed with the court, your Meridia Lawyer will fully explain the process and will then need to ask you a few questions concerning the circumstances of you diagnoses, how long you have been taking Meridia and your medical history. 

Your Meridia Lawyer will then draft what is known as a complaint. This will be a multi-page document explaining why the defendant is responsible for your injuries and what damages (that is, compensation) you are seeking.

Once your complaint is filed with the court, your Meridia Lawsuit officially begins. From here, it will be a lot of back and forth between your Meridia lawyer and the attorney(s) for the defendant in an attempt to resolve the matter. The attorneys may take review documents, take depositions, issue subpoenas, hire experts, calculate damages, attend hearings, and file motions, briefs, evidence or other documents with the court during the stages of the lawsuit.

If your Meridia lawsuit is not dismissed and a settlement cannot be reached, the case will proceed to a jury trial.

IF I DECIDE TO FILE A MERIDA LAWSUIT, HOW INVOLVED WILL I HAVE TO BE

​If you are eligible for a Meridia Lawsuit and decide to file a Meridia Lawsuit, your primary responsibilities as a plaintiff are as follows:

• Regularly meeting with your Meridia lawyer in person or on the phone.
• Reviewing certain pleadings and motions for accuracy before they are filed with the court by your Meridia lawyer.
• Participating in the discovery process which includes:
  • Gathering and turning over to the defendant all documents in your possession relative to you claim.
  • Answering written questions under oath.
  • Possibly admitting or denying certain factual statements under oath.  
  • Giving a deposition which is a proceeding outside of court but under oath in which the defendant’s attorney asked you questions about your Meridia side effects and the testimony is taken down by a court reporter. 
• If your Meridia lawsuit is not dismissed or settled and goes to trial, you will have to attend the trial and testify.  

 
While this may not be every single thing you are required to do, it is the bulk of your responsibilities as a plaintiff.  When you meet with your Meridia lawyer, he will explain your responsibilities in greater detail.

IF YOU SUFFERED MERIDIA SIDE EFFECTS, CALL A MERIDIA LAWYER TODAY TO SEE IF YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A MERIDIA LAWSUIT

If you or a loved one suffered serious Meridia side effects including a heart attack, stroke or even death, contact Meridia lawyer Timothy L. Miles today to see if you are eligible for a Meridia lawsuit and possibly entitled to substantial compensation. While there is still time to file a lawsuit, be mindful that these cases are time sensitive, and give us a call today and see if you meet the requirements for a ​Meridia lawsuit.

TIMOTHY L. MILES, ESQ.

​Timothy L. Miles is a nationally recognized shareholder and consumer rights attorney raised in Nashville, Tennessee. Mr. Miles was recently selected by Martindale-Hubbell® and ALM as a 2023 Top Ranked Lawyer, 2023 Top Rated Litigator. and a 2023 Elite Lawyer of the South. Mr. Miles also maintains the AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®, their highest rating for both legal ability and ethics. Mr. Miles is a member of the prestigious Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers: The National Trial Lawyers Association, a superb rated attorney by Avvo, a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award by Premier Lawyers of America (2019) and recognized as a Distinguished Lawyer, Recognizing Excellence in Securities Law, by Lawyers of Distinction (2019). Mr. Miles has published over sixty articles on various issues of the law, including class actions, whistleblower cases, products liability, securities fraud, civil procedure, corporate formation, corporate takeover litigation, derivative lawsuits, and more.  ​Visit out website.