Risperdal Lawsuit

Filing a Risperdal Lawsuit

If you have any questions about a Risperdal lawsuit, please contact the personal injury lawyers at TorHoerman Law today.

Before filing a Risperdal lawsuit, familiarize yourself with the steps of the civil litigation process.

The first step in a Risperdal lawsuit is choosing a personal injury attorney who has experience handling Risperdal litigation.

Your Risperdal lawyer will help you to identify who holds liability for your injuries.

You will need to begin gathering evidence as soon as possible to support your claim against the liable party.

This evidence will help to prove the total cost of losses that you endured as a result of your injury, also known as your damages.

In many personal injury lawsuits, the injured party will choose to file for both compensatory damages and punitive damages.

After assessing all damages that you incurred, your Risperdal attorney will file a complaint demanding compensation to repay your damages.

Hiring a Risperdal Lawyer

If you or a loved one was prescribed Risperdal and subsequently developed gynecomastia, you should contact a Risperdal lawyer to discuss your legal options and potential compensation.

TorHoerman Law offers a team of experienced Risperdal lawyers that are available for a free, no-obligation case consultation anytime.

Our team is currently involved in the ongoing Risperdal lawsuit against Janssen Pharmaceutical.

If you have any questions or concerns, contact a Risperdal lawyer from TorHoerman Law and we will answer to the best of our abilities.

Benefits of Hiring a Risperdal Lawyer

Your Risperdal lawyer will gather evidence to prove liability, assess damages, calculate an appropriate compensation amount, and guide your case through the legal process of a Risperdal lawsuit, representing your best interests the entire way through the process.

We fight for you so that you can focus on recovery.

As your Risperdal lawyer, we will be next to you every step of the way, working as a team to help you get the compensation that you deserve for your injuries.

Worried about the costs associated with hiring a Risperdal lawyer?

No need to be – TorHoerman Law operates on a contingency fee basis, so you do not pay unless we win you compensation for your injuries and losses first.

This ensures that we are as committed as you are to getting a winning verdict for your case.

Contact TorHoerman Law today and learn how we can serve you.

Risperdal Lawsuit

As a result of the link to developing breasts after taking Risperdal, lawsuits were filed on behalf of the children and adolescents who suffered from the abnormal growth of male breast tissue and the increased production of prolactin.

The first Risperdal lawsuit ended in a $2.5 million loss for Johnson & Johnson.

The jury found the drug maker negligent for failing to warn consumers about the risks of gynecomastia.

The second lawsuit was a partial victory for plaintiffs, as the jury found that J&J was negligent for failing to warn the public about the risk of gynecomastia, but the jury found that Risperdal was likely not the cause of this plaintiff’s gynecomastia.

On May 27, 2015, lawyers filed a lawsuit on behalf of a California boy who developed gynecomastia after taking the anti-psychotic drug Risperdal.

Johnson and Johnson settled the case just hours into opening arguments.

In the first three months of 2017, more than 3,000 additional Risperdal lawsuits were filed in the Philadelphia Common Court of Pleas.

The total number of cases filed in Philadelphia courts totals more than 5,500, which are currently pending.

Risperdal Dangerous Side Effects

Risperdal can increase levels of the hormone prolactin.

Increased prolactin levels can lead to side effects in females such as loss of periods, increased or irregular production of breast milk, and excessive acne and body hair.

Males might experience symptoms such as erectile dysfunction, decreases in body and facial hair, and in some cases gynecomastia — the development of female breast tissue.

Risperdal and Gynecomastia

In November 2008, the Wall Street Journal reported that Risperdal use was linked to the increased production of prolactin, a hormone that stimulates breast development and milk production in women.

In women, excess prolactin levels can cause spontaneous milk production, but in men, excess levels can lead to gynecomastia, the abnormal growth of male breast tissue.

Studies conducted by a psychiatrist at Duke University found strong links between Risperdal use in childhood and adolescence with the development of gynecomastia.

The study concluded that the drug can increase levels of prolactin, leading to hormonal imbalances and gynecomastia.

A study published in the Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology found that young Risperdal users have a risk for gynecomastia up to five times higher, noting the explicit psychological burden associated with the disorder.

According to a study conducted by Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, gynecomastia has a negative impact on adolescent males both not only physically, but also emotionally.

Specifically, the condition was found to affect “social functioning, mental health, and self-esteem.”

TorHoerman Law is currently accepting cases for young males injured by Risperdal.

If you took Risperdal as a minor and have a documented diagnosis of gynecomastia, contact us for a free, no-obligation consultation.