Mass tort status is being considered in the lawsuits that have been filed against the makers of the oral contraceptives Yasmin or Yaz and its generic form Ocella. This is largely due to the increasing number of cases being filed across the country where victims claim stroke and other serious health problems caused by taking Yasmin or Ocella. Yaz side effects range from ischemic stroke or heart attack, to pulmonary embolism and other blood clot related injuries.

Mass Tort is simply civil action that encompasses a number of plaintiffs. This legal action is taken against one or more corporate litigants in court. Unlike a class action where a group of people take it upon themselves to bring forth litigation as a whole, in mass tort the original plaintiffs and attorneys use mass media resources to reach other possible plaintiffs. Those TV ads and websites questioning if you are a loved one have been effected by a particular product are the result of a mass tort ruling.

Any women that have been hurt as a result of taking Yaz, Yasmin or Ocella may be entitled to an award. Many lawyers and legal advocate agencies such as thelegaladvocate.com now provide assistance to anyone living with side effects and health issues as a direct result of using Yaz contraception. Now that more adult females across the U.S. are coming forward and filing lawsuits, the legal system is moving closer to furnishing justice for those who were misinformed by the birth control manufacturers and possibly their doctors.

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