A Zoloft lawsuit has been filed against drug maker Pfizer by a group of parents who claim the antidepressant caused their children to be born with severe birth defects, including heart damage.
According to the Madison Record, six couples filed Zoloft lawsuits on December 2, 2011 and allege that, despite the medical studies published on the dangers of drugs similar to Zoloft in pregnant women, the mothers were all prescribed the antidepressant drug during their pregnancies. the dangerous drug lawsuits claim that Pfizer was aware of the possible risks Zoloft posed, and that the company did not properly design or test their antidepressant.
The Zoloft lawsuits also claims that the drug did not have proper labeling to warn consumers about the possibility of birth defects associated with its use in pregnant women, and that Pfizer violated Consumer Protection Laws.
The drug maker is being charged with breach of implied warranties, fraud, misrepresentation and negligence.
If you or a loved one has been harmed by Zoloft or another dangerous drug, contact Sokolove Law for a free legal consultation and to learn about your options.