Levaquin Lawsuit

Our Law Firm is helping individuals and families who have suffered Levaquin Side Effects.

Levaquin® (levofloxacin) is a fluroquinolone antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections (such as skin infection, respiratory tract, sinus,
urinary tract infection, pneumonia, chronic bronchitis, and kidney infection).  Levaquin is manufactured by Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceuticals, and was approved by the FDA in 1997.  Levaquin is only available with a prescription.

In 2006, the consumer advocacy group Public Citizen petitioned the FDA to add black box warnings (this is the strongest warning that can be placed on prescription medicine) to the labels.  When the FDA declined, Public Citizen filed a federal lawsuit asking the court to require the black label warning.  On July 8, 2008, the FDA finally ordered the manufacturer to add the black box warning.  They have also required that a guidebook be provided to patients warning about the possible side effects.  These blackbox warnings apply to pills, tables, capsules and injectable formulas.

People that have been prescribed Levaquin have filed lawsuits claiming that it causes ruptured tendons and that the defendants’ warnings about this side effect were inadequate.  Defendants Johnson & Johnson, Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Inc., and Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development are denying that Levaquin is defective or unreasonably dangerous.  Defendants are also denying that they failed to provide adequate warnings.

If you or a loved one has experienced Levaquin complications you may have a claim against the  manufacturer.  Please contact us today for a free consultation. Call toll free 1-866-777-2557 or 612-767-2009 or use our online contact form.  We are representing individuals in all 50 states.  This is a free, no obligation consultation.