Johnson & Johnson pays over $80 Million in fines over Topamax Lawsuit
Two Johnson & Johnson subsidiaries, Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical LLC and Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc. paid criminal fines of $75 million and $6.1 million respectively, according to the U.S. Justice department in April, 2010.
If your child was born with a cleft palate or cleft lip birth defect and you took Topamax during your pregnancy, you may be entitled to financial compensation.
FDA warns of dangers of taking Topamax during pregnancy.
The FDA has recently issued a warning indicating an increased risk of cleft palate/cleft lip formations in infants born to women who took Topamax during pregnancy. Topamax is a seizure medication sold in the US by Johnson & Johnson, and generically as Topiramate. In addition to being prescribed to help those suffering from seizures, Topamax is also sometimes used to treat migraine headaches.
Have you taken Topamax during pregnancy?
If you have taken Topamax during pregnancy and your child has been born with birth defects such as cleft palate/cleft lip, there is a strong possibility that this was caused by Topamax.
You may be entitled to significant compensation.
If your child was born with birth defects and you took Topamax during pregnancy, you may be able to receive significant monetary compensation for you and your child's injury. To find out if you have a case, simply complete the form on this page or call 1-800-934-2921 for a free, no obligation consultation.
Who can join the Topamax Lawsuit?
The Topamax Lawsuits Center is currently pursuing a legal action seeking compensation for those that have been injured by Topamax.
