AndroGel User Awarded $140 Million in Lawsuit

Last week, a judge ordered drugmaker AbbVie to pay more than $140 million to a plaintiff who had a heart attack while using the drug AndroGel. Plaintiff Jeffrey Konrad suffered a heart attack months after he started taking AndroGel, a testosterone medication.

The lawsuit claimed Abbie failed to warn doctors and patients of the risk of heart attacks and other side effects. The company is also accused of aggressively marketing the drug to men without addressing the serious complications that can arise. Additionally, AndroGel is approved to treat the condition hypogonadism, but AbbVie allegedly promoted the medication for broader use.

Verdict is AbbVie’s 2nd Loss This Year

The Chicago jury that heard the case awarded the plaintiff compensatory damages of $140,000 and punitive damages of $140 million. AbbVie intends to appeal the verdict. This is the second major loss for the drugmaker this year. In July, AbbVie lost a $150 million lawsuit. The plaintiff, Jesse Mitchell, had also suffered a heart attack after using AndroGel.

“Unfortunately, this is one of many cases where a drug company prioritized profits above the health of its customers,” said Attorney Walter Clark, founder of Walter Clark Legal Group.

Our firm has been handling personal injury cases throughout the California Low Desert and High Desert communities for over 30 years. With a 95% success rate, the California personal injury attorneys at Walter Clark Legal Group will fight to hold those responsible for your loss accountable and win compensation to cover medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. If you have been injured by a drug and want to discuss your legal options, contact us today for a free consultation with an experienced personal injury lawyer. We have offices in Indio, Rancho Mirage, Victorville, and Yucca Valley and represent clients through the entire California Low Desert and High Desert communities.

DISCLAIMER: The Walter Clark Legal Group blog is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended as legal or medical advice. References to laws are based on general legal practices and vary by location. Information reported comes from secondary news sources. We do handle these types of cases, but whether or not the individuals and/or loved ones involved in these accidents choose to be represented by a law firm is a personal choice we respect. Should you find any of the information incorrect, we welcome you to contact us with corrections.

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