Quinine Lawsuit
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In late 2006, the Food and Drug Administration warned that all quinine-containing drugs and products except the single FDA-approved product Qualaquin™ be removed from the U.S. market. The order was based on the many serious side effects and deaths associated with "off-label," or unapproved, uses of quinine, including as a treatment for leg cramps.
Many individuals have experienced serious and even life-threatening side effects after taking quinine-containing products that did not have adequate safety warnings. U.S. consumers whose quinine use has resulted in medical problems may be able to file a quinine lawsuit to seek compensation for their damages.
Contact us today to discuss the possibility of filing a quinine lawsuit with an experienced attorney.
An Attorney Can Help
A quinine lawsuit can be filed with the help of an attorney who is familiar with defective drug and product liability law. When an individual suspects that his or her medical problems are linked to the use of a particular product, a qualified attorney or law firm can help determine whether the link between the product and the medical problem(s) can be clearly established.
Additionally, an experienced quinine lawsuit attorney can assess an individual's damages—for instance, pain and suffering, medical costs, lost wages, etc.—and advise a client whether to proceed with a legal action. The amount of damages that can reasonably be sought is another matter an experienced attorney can address.
Causation Is Key
For instance, developing one of the symptoms of quinine toxicity—dizziness—after drinking many gin-and-tonics (an individual's only exposure to quinine) is not a plausible basis for a quinine lawsuit. Although the tonic used for such cocktails does have quinine in it, the amount of quinine is only 83 parts per million, less than 1% of the level of quinine used for medicinal purposes. This may seem like a frivolous example, but it's included here to illustrate a fundamental legal principle: a causal link between a product or treatment and an adverse medical event must be evident in order to seek compensatory damages. A quinine lawsuit must meet the same requirement of causation.
Contact a Quinine Lawsuit Attorney Today
If you have taken a quinine-containing product for any indication other than malaria and developed adverse symptoms or side effects that you suspect may be due to the quinine, you can explore the possibility of filing a quinine lawsuit with a knowledgeable attorney. Contact a quinine lawyer today to arrange a consultation.
