A Zoloft lawsuit has been filed against Pfizer by a Chicago woman claiming the antidepressant drug taken by her mother during pregnancy caused her to be born with birth defects.
According to the Madison Record, Angela Rife claims that she was born on December 1991 with congenital birth defects, including cleft palate and cleft lip that was caused by Zoloft medication given to her mother during the pregnancy.
The Zoloft lawsuit, which was filed on December 5, 2011, alleges that the drug maker knew about the risks associated with pregnant women taking Zoloft and failed to properly test the antidepressant. Rife also claims that Pfizer failed to warn patients of these risks despite having knowledge of them.
The complaint charges the drug maker for fraud, misrepresentation and negligent and careless breach of duty.
If you were born with a birth defect due to the use of Zoloft or another dangerous drug, contact Sokolove Law to learn about your options and receive a free legal consultation.