Yes, we were lied to about not being a class A lawsuit. I was told the deadline was extended, but they should have numbers figured by mid October and checks going out by November. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 2/24/2017. Dismissed different than voided if voided your case still remains they are not voiding your case they are Voiding the settlement because they have not reached the 97% if that happens nobody knows yet. HI PEOPLE I SEE THAT THEY KEEP. It is hard to make sense of the Fresenius dialysis debacle. Only that it was over 24 hours since treatment that she passed. 4. Fresenius and many other companies are coming up with new ways to enhance dialysis treatments. Wh. My own personal grief didn't compare to the grief that I felt for my baby sis! But Eventually I am sure your lawyer will contact you if your Case has not been It is based on three factors: 1. after her last trip, it was a constant fight - fuck their criteria- any admission I want them destroyed opt out not even sending the paper back ,1500 is a crime in itself let the lawsuit keep coming - 16 billion??? Kott alleged that in 2014, he discovered "apparent misconduct" within the company, which he reported to the U.S. subsidiary's then-chief executive and compliance department as a potential violation of U.S. securities laws. BUT I HAVE PAPERWORK WITH THE NAME OF THE HOSPITAL,MY NAME CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE,WHICH MEETS THE 24HR WINDOWOF YOUR LAST TREATMENT.48HRS WINDOW IS WHAT IT IS. The kidneys are the bodys blood filtersand when they operate correctly, they remove waste from the blood. It was definitely caused by granuflo. 56.1 re1882 MOTION for Summary Judgment on the Claims of Sylvester Burkes filed by Fresenius Medical Care North America, Inc., Fresenius USA Manufacturing, Inc., Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc., Fresenius USA, Inc..(Bennett, James) Abe Jones ran in 2016 for Supreme Court Justice but unfortunately he did not win. If the settlement has not even been approved yet how is any lawyer going to no how many people per category there are and the lawyer that are giving numbers to people, what is that all a-bought the only person that knows that or will know that is the claims administrator. Not that I feel good for those of us that did. She transition while doing dialysis! CAUSE 1,500 IS ALL ALL OF US GET ANYWAY. Basically these trials are for the people that did not opt in .The settlement was excepted by both sides but it was A aggregated settlement meeting almost all people had to participate. Now if that isn't suffering I don't know what is, I think it is taking longer due to getting records that lawyer have requested. That company should be ashamed for making a profit off the dead and dying!!! I explained to him that if we have to pay the hospital bill back to Medicare that means we will not get anything. It was going to be but they extended the opt-in date and so that date is no longer valid for the bellwether trial so disregard it .For the people asking more people can opt in if they did not realize they had a case plain and simple no. They said that the settlement process is very complex. I never said that people that are going to trial will win millions. As of this point they are operating under the assumption that the settlement is moving forward. No I opted in, let me explain the reason behind that. Judge Douglas P. Woodlock: Defendant FMCNA's motion for entry of Lone Pine Case Management Order1797 ALLOWED in principle requiring submissions under oath on or before March 29, 2017 by plaintiff's counsel, who must attest to use of defendant's product prior to the patient's alleged injury, and by a qualified medical expert, who most explain any op. Like selling your soul for cheap. Associated Cases: 1:13-md-02428-DPW, 1:14-cv-11101-DPW My mother had zero heart problems. Here is A clip from Here is a clip that someone wrote. The FBI's dedicated International Corruption Squads across the United States will continue to combat foreign corruption that reaches our shores and send a strong message that, no matter how long it takes, we will not wane in our efforts to uphold the law., This case shows the FBI will hold accountable those who treat corruption as the cost of doing business, said FBI Special Agent in Charge Bonavolonta. Look always verify everything with your lawyer although they are not always truthful at this point you have no one else to turn to . I went to court against Fresenius in 2015 with a civil trial and it turned into a criminal trial in Wake County, North Carolina. Just curious. It was 2 weeks ti the day after my birth day. They labeled me the Whistleblower for this whole case. Our love ones must have died within 24 hours to meet the criteria. Oh and to thi. This lets me know that they're not getting the numbers. DECEMBER 2012. If the 97% is not met they have a option to pay the people that have opted in or to just walk away. I am guessing between 210k-220k. No, Buchanan said. I am positive I am right with those numbers. It was definitely impartial in their favor. We qualify in general for granuflo use and death w/I 24 hours and the base is 40k gross. Is it too late to opt out? They think this is a game but God is in control. February 6,2016 do not believe anything you lawyers tell you. This is why distrust is rampant in the minds of people towards the legal community. Subscribe / Every month or two months s. My prayers are with every family that loss a family member due to the complications of dialysis. Th. My husband died in 2009 and his case qualified on all requirements. Or at least are getting a third of our settlement . I GET A LETTER A MONTH AGO AUGUST,2016. My lawyer is taking 40% also. But i dont comment in the discussion because i have no independent information, many more of us a watch and listening, PLEASE keep passing on what ever you can to help all us , thank you all! Kidney disease is a progressive disease, meaning your kidney function may decline over time. Even though, it hardly matters, I was in my mid twenties when she passed. My issue was, with all these medical professionals surrounding him, why did he sit for 5 minutes when they were supposed to be doing vitals in 3-4 minute intervals? This offer of 1500 is beyond insulting. Fresenius attorneys have argued that Dial didnt die of a cardiac arrest but instead died of a heart attack, a distinct killer. As part of the resolution, the company agreed to an independent compliance monitor for a term of two years, followed by an additional year of self-reporting to the Department. I understand this website position on copyright infringement. Well I told them no,she tell me well u have that right. It is a truly terrible system. There may be more dismissals coming associated with the lone Pine order. Spoke to our attorney recently, & nothing was ever mentioned about the age factor. My case is prob one of the oddest my father had a stroke within 24 hrs of treatment. The date your lawyer told you is somewhat correct it can be confusing so I am sure the way he saw it is the way he told it to you. I got papers to the settlement for $1500 only. My children lost their male role model and I my best friend all within a matter of hours after he was doing something that should've kept him around longer for all of us. I want justice for my mom she developed congested heart faliure from diaylsis later found out she had cancer couldn't get the strong dose of chemo because her heart was too weak my mom fought a good fight but she passed in May of 2014 I need answers!!!!! This person was also saying there is some kind of thing called lone Pine or something like that and you are going to have to prove the drug caused the person to death or injury . It seems like what you wrote implies that you did get a lone Pine order. We are assuming this letter was sent in error because your firm had our mothers case for over 3 years. They really are screwing everyone nobody would've opted in if they knew there was a total of 12,000 cases 7700 have already opted in I have no idea how many fall into category one but it definitely isn't going to only be a few hundred in my opinion , So again the company screwed everyone except for those that have not opted-in. So once and for all we can put this behind us. See here for a complete list of exchanges and delays. Seems all a fixed system if you ask me. It's been 5 years now & I just want this to be over, the strength to move on & get this all behind. It was always something. Dials cause of death is a cornerstone of the case, and will likely be a pressing question for a jury in any of the opt-outs from Fresenius settlement; patients who have kidney disease are at a greater risk of other health problems, McCullough explained. Now, no attorney will look at this case due to the time line involved!! I am not even sure if that 375 is accurate somebody won on a federal website and looked up the MDL case and 375 were the total cases as of 09/09/ 2016 like a said there's no way to confirm that but that's what I have heard. Everyone needs to relax there were a total of 2 trials both were lost. have 250 Cases and 70 of t. Everyone that is not Opting-in its working He had two other heart attacks which ended up in surgery during 2008 to 2011. Keep prolonging my attorney and most of the ones are represented are not even part off the MDL it appeared in any court preceding in this case I think that we should all right and protest to world newsi u mean its thousands of us for. This is just gotten ridiculous. My lawyer said this doesn't. Don't be concerned about the name Omnibus Motion. ATTENTION! Google definition of summary judgment Wow! Has anyone seen the article were the Attorney General Andy Beshear of Kentucky on 9/01/16 filed a Medicaid Fraud Lawsuit accusing a Fresenius Medical Company of medicaid fraud for allegedly promoting a kidney dialysis product it knew was harmful to patients. We have strengthened our presence in Latin America. I knew when they got one judge for all these case i knew we would all get fucked.an. I am not gaining anything by telling you this information .The lawers keep lying to everyone telling them they don't know anything yet,Witch is a bunch of crap. Makes me sad that we are all so helpless and have no way to effect the outcome. They still need approximately 3000 to opt in to meet the 97%. So, how did they get away with this injustice. A lot of individuals on here have families to take care of and bills to pay as this has been in litigation for over 3 years. There lies the reason for my opt-in . These lawyers and judges are all bought and paid for my big corporations and the government. Why does the paperwork insist that no responsibility will be acknowledged by the company???? Debra,your lawyer seems to be pretty honest my lawyer is also honest with me.trail is for Naturalyte but Granuflo and Naturalyte are the same lawsuit so it will affect everyone that did not opt in. I asked MY attorney about this lawsuit and if it sounded right that I'm only going to get $1500.00. Suddenly our own FDA does not she even hallucinated a baseball player in the kitchen. What they fail to realize dialysis takes a toll on the body. I'd rather have a firm amount before I opt-in. ATTENTION! Soon as she started dialysis my family could see a decline in her health. German-based dialysis giant Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. has agreed to pay more than $231 million to resolve criminal and civil investigations into the company's bribing of officials in several . My lawyer did not mention age as why we are not eligible. This is pure Injustice, It behooves these lawyers to get as many settlements as possible, why? It's a good story written 2 years ago. Because if they really wanted to settle with those who were willing to settle; it would ha. Please don't set your hearts on this settlement, if they were going to do itThey would not be asking for the 97% instead they would be busy with the claims administrator Ron thanks for the info. It seems that all of the large Mass Tort suits head in this direction. Counsel is reminded not to file motions pertaining to individua, Sorry The summary judgment Doc it was made in error not my fault. By Jeff Overley. They r offering 1500 to alot of people .and wheen the lawyer is done taking his cut out of 1500 u might get $650 r less .this is the true fact for alot of people .they r telling alot of people they use naturlyte not granuflo .so dnt tell me its not true i spoke with a lawyer on this .and hell no the lawyers dnt want to fight no more cause if they got more than one case they will still get a bigger cut then some one who has one case. The horrors he went through can never be conveyed. Fresenius Sued Again in Cardiac Death Lawsuit. This has went on for far too long as of now the first bellwether trials begin on Jan 11,2016 & again in February. It is an insult to the legacy of your loved ones. All these things weve been talking about make medical sense. Granuflo compensation fund must have suffered a cardiac arrest between April 1, 2002 to December 31, 2012 within 24 hours of there last dialysis. I GET A LETTER A MONTH AGO AUGUST,2016. We dif Mr know that the dialysis treatment was causing the cardiac arrest!!! My lawyer takes 33% . We will never see true justice nor will they pay an amount worthy of the suffering still continuing to this day. Buchanan testified that he understood exactly what the label meant and that what ultimately mattered was the end result. Has anybody heard anything new about this case? I proved my lawyer wrong by getting medical records that Fresenius nor my lawyer had in their possession! 1869 order Order on Motion for Extension of Time Thu 2:19 PM I'll NEVER forget that sad summer. The FDA's Class I recall of dialysis drugs GranuFlo and NaturaLyte has shed light on what may have caused the tragic deaths of many kidney dialysis patients.The family of one of these victims, Teresa Gaytan, fought back against the drugs' manufacturer, Fresenius Medical Care, long before the recall, alleging a series of mistakes at a FMC clinic in Illinois lead to her untimely death. I only had to look at his prescription, Borkan said. I don't think so. Rick I was just telling people what my lawyer said the comment about how many people in each category at the end was just my opinion. I wanted to get out about 6 months ago because I didn't feel right. Sounds awful to put our loved ones life in a point system. I have never seen anything drag out so long in my life. What are they hiding and why are they allowing it to go on for so long. That's if Fresenius accepts and if they do, we are looking at sometime next year for payment. The drugs label was a confounding mess, Dials next of kin say, listing ingredients that werent actually in NaturaLyte. I opted in as well, I have the same concerns about the attorneys. For you Sleuth Detectives I have a little investigating work that would settle once and for all if the first bellwether case ever went to trial. The verdict in this case, by itself, does not directly impact the previously-announced comprehensive settlement of the Acid Concentrate litigation, said Kent Jarrell, spokesman for Fresenius Medical Care. I'm not sure why in these cases they keep picking patients that did have existing heart issues. Your defense does not want to invest any more resources. Rosa what was the reason for the denial? He tells me all he have to do is go to the judge and ask for something and it will go away in 30 days so I told him to do what he got to do . My mom passed away in her sleep 30 to 44 hours after last treatment from cardiac arrest. She was 83 & being poisoned in dialysis for yrs. My lawyer did tell me at the time he thought there may be 10,000 cases I guess I didn't believe that when he told me but it looks like it was pretty much true there are 12,000 total cases but around 7700 Have opted in. Is it too late to opt out? Funding payouts if The settlement is not voided should begin on or a short time after May 17,2017, 1816 order Order on Motion for Order Fri 4:05 PM My lawyers have not contacted me either nor given me any form to opt out! To cut down on future legal fees. Our love ones don't matter because they didn't die within the timeline. Is it more difficult for you to criticize Fresenius when the highest level executive is here? Carey said. If 97% does not agree than the chance of receiving nothing is real. protect the innocents. (Gioia, AnaMaria). There is no justice! Naturally, the plaintiffs most likely to attempt to evade the Lone Pine process are the ones whose claims would be dismissed if they complied. THE FAMILY GETS $900 THATS IT THE IS NOT JUSTICE FOR OUR LOVED ONES. PEOPLE DO WHAT IS BEST FOR YOU AND YOURS.I WILL DO THE SAME. THEY NEW SINCE JULY 2016. Attorneys for the estate of Carley Dial said that Fresenius knew for years that the dialysis drug could pose risks but did nothing to properly train doctors about it. Read the article this is the first bellwether trail even stated it in the article. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/24/2017. To everyone who lost a family member due to this chemical i am sorry for your lost. The Dial family plaintiffs elected not to participate in the comprehensive settlement and are now barred from doing so. Susan there is about 3 or 4 categories or criteria that they use. Opposition re1856 MOTION for Extension of Time to Comply with the Entry of Lone Pine Case Management Order and Motion for Leave to File A Motion to Compel filed by Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. d/b/a Fresenius Medical Care North America, Fresenius USA Manufacturing, Inc., Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc., Fresenius USA, Inc.. (Durant, Maria), My lawyer is taking 40% also. [2] Whether the case took place or not. JUST TO OPT IN.KEEP READING 1500 IS THE FINAL JUDGMENT. He later in late 2015 or early 2016 learned about additional misconduct involving possible embezzlement and waste of corporate funds, which he then reported to the company's compliance department, the lawsuit said. You must send in your doctors expert testimony from whoever you can get it from any doctor you have went to it doesn't just have to be your kidney doctor any doctor can write this for you it can be very basic. I always have to call to get one. Secondly, when I first retained my Attorneys in 2012 the fee was set at 33% or 40% if we went to trial. Angier how does your case accumulate 175 points. A common tactic is for the plaintiff to complain that he or she cannot comply because the defendants are withholding crucial information. Referring to the instructions for use of the drug, Carey said, Its virtually impossible to figure out what they mean. He died a month later. It is hard to receive any from mine. May 01, 2019 / Blog Author. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Fresenius Kabi's pegfilgrastim biosimilar, Stimufend, for use in patients with non-myeloid malignancies receiving myelosuppressive anti-cancer drugs associated with a clinically significant incidence of febrile neutropenia. Fresenius is represented by James Bennett and Megan S. Heinsz of Dowd Bennett LLP; William Kettlewell, Sara Silva and Maria Durant of Collora LLP; and Juanita Brooks and Roger Denning of Fish & Richardson PC. I really pray that you all opt in so this nightmare will be over. Mind you the fire station was literally right across the street. Wish we knew then what we know n, My heart aches for all of us who have been victimized by Fresenius. Joe can you post your email so we can discuss this further? I know many people including many of my family and friends that have unfortunately lost their lives to the mistakes of medication errors and nurses and doctors that didn't have a clue of what was going on in the clinic that they oversaw. See here for a complete list of exchanges and delays. Deb, I just don't know why the criteria keeps changing. I am going to try everything in my power to do peritoneal dialysis and not go to this place. I never Even thought about Cappy right infringement. Wss told im out of the suit because one of the criteria is it had to be within 24 hours from time taken off machine. However, my baby sister was only five years old. By Andrew Pollack. (Scalfani, Deborah), I don't think your figures are accurate Arthur. He says the company concealed the products risks of causing heart attacks, strokes or arrhythmia. BUT SUING FRESENIUS CENTER. That increased his risk of death eightfold, Carey said. We get nothing at all our it will be dragged out for a few more years. Keep up the good work guys. Its a shame that they as the attorney. Since that date, I have been sent to the hospital with massive headaches 3 times. All quotes delayed a minimum of 15 minutes. But now since a settlement has been reached you are cutting our family off from closure. . Are there a lot of people that dropped out of this forum because they opted out? We were born with Polycystic kidney disease and my family. IF YOU HAVE PROOF THAT OF YOUR LAWYER LYING TO YOU TO TAKE THE 1500.REPORT THEM ALL. W. I'm with everybody. In Morocco, Fresenius paid bribes through a sham commission to a Moroccan state official for the purpose of obtaining contracts to develop kidney dialysis centers at Moroccan state-owned military hospitals. Mr Booker sorry to inform u those numberare not true if u got your papers youll see what the number are and what it say thosd that qualify for granuflo if u meet the criteria and add ons as well as i read this blog most of the people dont qualify so the number of qualify people will be sosmall than expect my mothdr been gone for six years now its not no amount of money that can bring her back, Mr Booker sorry to inform u those numberare not true if u got your papers youll see what the number are and what it say thosd that qualify for granuflo if u meet the criteria and add ons as well as i read this blog most of the people dont qualify so the number of qualify people will be sosmall than expect my mothdr been gone for six years now its not no amount of money that can bring her back ima put it in gods hands on what happen i opt in had no choice this case is .over unless that company take the settle ment back no lawyers will take on this case another five years or maybe three at the least the limitation has already expire so ima say may god be with us and those that didnt qualify pray and appeal so to thaf i strongly feel that the people that make it will be giving a fare amount settlement me personally fell blessed to have been apart of thiz suit in my state if u are over 25 yrs old u cant file a mpratice suit, Hello first I want ro say is im so sorey for those that didnt qualify as I read this blog one thing I see is a lot of you didnt qualify so that means the 97% may be met my attorney explain to me plan and aimple he rocommed I opt in to the granu an I c I dont he will with draw from my case my mothers case is like a story book the neglegence on they part was so serious not only did she have a h, Hello first I want ro say is im so sorey for those that didnt qualify as I read this blog one thing I see is a lot of you didnt qualify so that means the 97% may be met my attorney explain to me plan and aimple he rocommed I opt in to the granu an I c I dont he will with draw from my case my mothers case is like a story book the neglegence on they part was so serious not only did she have a heart attack during treatment the nurse mishandled her body and she was bleeding out the mouth and nose profusely to were the emt had to use a vacuum to clean up the blood that was profusely running out her mouth and nose so its sad for me to as well this company is really powerful the goverment need this company for the people thats takeing or goin to take in the near future its political bigger than any cooperate attoeney medicade medicare are the only ones that can stop them stop rhem go hire a medicaid attorney or the attorney general in ur state, I'm so confused my mom passed away Feb2,2008 24hrs after taking dialysis in the hospital. unsure of is if they could prove Granuflo actually caused the death. We lost our dad in December of 2012. Fresenius Medical Care AG is being sued by its North American unit's former general counsel, Douglas Kott, who alleges the healthcare company fired him for reporting possible misconduct. I filed in 2013 and every time I have to deal with this, it brings the pain back. Further, Fresenius gave gifts or provided other benefits such as travel to medical conferences, and made donations to fund projects for the doctors, the company admitted. If we had taken her to hospital, if we had,known that her symptoms were more serious had we been warned, maybe we would be on the injury side of this mdl, not the dead side. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/22/2017. For some reason they have kept us in the dark. Advanced Acacia / But they still offered us the $1,500This is wrong on so many levelsRead this article..http://www.wtvq.com/2016/09/01/ag-beshear-accuses-medical-company-medicaid-fraud/. will cost you money and they ask for personal information. IF YOU HAVE PROOF THAT OF YOUR LAWYER LYING TO YOU TO TAKE THE 1500.REPORT THEM ALL. TELLING ME, WE HAVE NO CASE AND TO SIGN TO DISMISS MY CASE. And for those of you who receive. Defendant - Appellee: FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE HOLDINGS, INC., d/b/a Fresenius Medical Care North America, FRESENIUS USA, INC., FRESENIUS USA MANUFACTURING, INC. and others Among the problems on the label, Dial says, is an ingredient list thats incorrect. Here's the public record. We are already screwed.. We lost our mothers, father's, etc, and still can't get a fair settlement from the company that killed them. I received my packet in mid-august with the possible 3 ways to get paid or the fourth being the $1,500. WE DON'T GET PAYED DOWN LET THEM EITHER. And while Dials doctors once suggested that he get his heart checked for artery health, Dial instead opted to self-regulate, without issues, Borkan said. A proposed class action lawsuit recently removed to California federal court details claims from a former Fresenius USA, Inc. truck driver who says the company and co-defendant Fresenius USA Manufacturing, Inc. failed to pay proper wages. Thursday, March 23, 2017 A Fresenius employee responsible for sales in West Africa reported that the agreement would provide for a 12 commission for each kit sold, which was intended as a commission for the three persons who sign the contract with us. Fresenius paid these bribes through a combination of direct payments, payments through third parties and payments through a third-party distributorship, all to obtain and retain business in those countries, the company admitted. Jones worked for Fresenius as a long-haul truck driver from June 2011 until September 2019, when Jones claims Fresenius constructively discharged him. Yes he was sick, but he was doing well on dialysis. When I called all his doctors to get copies of his records for personal medical history, they handed them over more then willingly..except his nephrologist. Check with your lawyers and see if they come up with the same amount and let us know. I can accept that they find my case not eligible, but I am reluctant to sign papers saying I agree to not pursue this ever again. He never missed any treatment during the recouperation from the stroke. 56.1 Tue 5:02 PM Joe you should be a paralegal. My dear mother lays there dead, tears drop from my eyes and on to her bed3/2012 I just don't understand, I wipe the tears from my eyes, with the back of my hand. Husband died while on dialysis of cardiac arrest in 2011. I am in the process of contacting the media, the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Attorney General and I'm working on a lawyer that will take OUR (opt-out) cases since it is past the statute of limitations. v. Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. et al. This just, Sorry, I cannot answer those questions for anyone I don't know the answers. John, I lost my husband, my whole world was destroyed and the lives of my children from these murders.. Dr. Steven Borkan, testifying on direct examination for the plaintiff, said Carley Dial showed concerning levels of bicarbonate which treats diabetes patients who are on dialysis before he was treated yet again with NaturaLyte, on a dialysis machine with bicarbonate levels at the highest settings. My father also passed away within hours of being treated. TOLD TO TAKE 1500 OR NOT AT ALL. Family-Owned Ohio Law Firm Accepting Fresenius Lawsuits If you are contemplating a lawsuit against Fresenius Medical, you should strongly consider Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima. You commuted to settlin and now they are stalling. Unfortunately it is in the defendants court where it seems to hv been since the beginning. I don't think I will be alive to see if end. The manufacture have made millions of dollars off of each one of them and they knew that this was a deadly solution. The horrors he went through can never be conveyed.

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