Comments on: Wyeth Supports Changes to Fen Phen Settlement

By: Patty

Patty — Wed, 07 Dec 2005 08:34:58 +0000

I just heard from my lawyers and supposedly they are going to settle before the end of December. Although the amount is not what I would have expected but because of the 7th amendment unfortunately we are not getting what we deserve after all this time.

By: james boyd

james boyd — Tue, 22 Nov 2005 02:47:06 +0000

Iv been waiting for six years can any body give me imformation.PLEASE?

By: deb

deb — Wed, 09 Nov 2005 02:04:47 +0000

I am so sorry about Bernadette’s mother, has anyone heard where there are law firms that have settled and are now sending signoff pasckages out before Thanksgiving and you are to sign these packages without the settlement amount being on them. Should anyone sign a settlement package of any kind without the settlement amount on it?

By: kenna

kenna — Fri, 04 Nov 2005 05:50:26 +0000

i hate to tell you all this but i spoke to fleming a few weeks ago and was told a few asked for appeal of 7th so now it is in the court of appeals which can stay there for who knows how long

By: Teresa S.

Teresa S. — Thu, 03 Nov 2005 19:34:12 +0000

I would like to here from anyone who is with a lawfirm in Texas and has been told that they are close to a settlement, maybe we can be a help to each other.

By: Bernadette

Bernadette — Wed, 02 Nov 2005 15:51:39 +0000

My mom passed away on Jul 8, 2005

She was an opt out that had a deposition scheduled for April. They cancelled the deposition she then went into the hospital then life support and finally passed. They requested an autopsy. I agreed. Not I get a letter stating our condolences but we’re closing her case. She was told by her attorney Fleming in Houston to Opt Out at that point in the class her case was valued at a min of $473,000. The opt out case was supposed to be worth millions. For years they kept telling us her case was being scheduled for trail. They knew she was dieing, and kept telling her it was comming. That that she’s gone they’re washing their hands of the whole thing. It’s breaking my heart because my mom hung on for so long with hopes that this case would come to fruition. I’ve done some research and come to find that her case wasn’t even filed in court so how could she have a depostion. Does anyone know a malpractice attorney who specializes in this type of thing?

By: D. Ames

D. Ames — Sun, 23 Oct 2005 18:46:12 +0000

I’m glad I found this board! Before Redux was even pulled, I was having sharp chest px that I described as someone sticking a straw through my heart. My doctor listened and sent me straight into Spokane for an echocardiogram. The doctor told me on planning on having a mitral valve replacement within ten years–I was still taking redux! The hole was the exact size of a drinking straw, and the regurgitation was peaking at 41% on exhertion. A year later redux came off the market. I wasn’t paying attention to all the clamor until I saw a 60 minutes and added things up. I filed in the class action. It took over a year to get all the forms back and forth; complicating things further I moved. They asked for the original cardiogram when I challenged the second cardiogram that somehow appeared normal (self-correction?). Again, another tape was requested and a report from the original cardiologist with notes. I was told the doctor had been asked to leave the practice and they would not give me his details. Then they said I would have to pay for this copy. I gave my creditcard #. Then I was told they had lost my patient records so they could not provide notes. Fortunately, my other physician had provided me complete medical records when I moved and had noted his conversation with the cardiologist; however, I was told after two weeks that the cardiologist office had “lost” the tape. I asked how a patient records and tape could be so mishandled and lost when the state law requires they be maintained for 12 years even if the practice has to pay for archiving of such records. The person who had been specially designated to the “AHP matters” became silent on the phone. I stated that I was more than familiar with medical records and record keeping and if she wanted to standby her story she would have to provide a statement to be placed on record that she had lost these critical records and that my personal physicians notes would have to stand in lieu. She did so. The last time I spoke to the Settlement Trust they had revaluated my case entirely and moved me onto the list. Now I’m wondering where everyone went to? I need to know where to file my most recent address just in case any of us ever do get paid! Can’t we all join together and place a public lien against Wyeth? This would prevent them from selling assets and capital(bonds and stocks for profit without directing those profits to us first)and protect us against any chapter 11 filings. Just a thought. But if anyone out there can please provide me with where I need to file my new address–if I am still around at the end of this, I’ll buy you a cup of coffee.

By: Vivian

Vivian — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 15:08:50 +0000

I found helpful information on this web site (injurytalk.com). I hope it will be helpful to you all also.

By: S.J. Hall

S.J. Hall — Sun, 16 Oct 2005 17:08:11 +0000

Has anyone heard from their lawyers regarding settlement or received settlement With Wyeth? It is impossible to get any news regarding this from newspapers, TV, or the internet. It does seem as 3-5 years would be enough time for settlement if there is going to be one.

By: Chyrel G.

Chyrel G. — Wed, 28 Sep 2005 23:51:50 +0000

I have had the same experience all of you have had. When I call, my lawyer is in a meeting. His secretary always says that he will call back, but I rarely hear anything. When I did get a call, the lawyer said that a settlement was “close”. I agree that these lawyers are looking out for themselves. Also, the judge presiding over these cases has a clear bias in favor of Wyeth. I have moderate damage and have developed every symptom recognized. What are they doing, waiting till we all die?