In this case, a 20-year-old woman from Texas is suing the company for her own birth defects. The age of the plaintiff shows that Zofran has been prescribed to pregnant women for over two decades.

Using Zofran To Treat A Mother’s Morning Sickness

The plaintiff’s mother took Zofran to treat her severe morning sickness.
Image: The Pregnancy Zone

While pregnant, the woman’s mother dealt with a condition known as hyperemesis gravidarum. It’s a serious form of morning sickness characterized by excessive vomiting and intense nausea. During the first trimester, doctors prescribed Zofran to treat the debilitating symptoms.

Today, the 20-year-old woman suffers from congenital heart defects. She was born with a ventricular septal heart defect and pulmonary stenosis. She also has facial defects, such as cleft lip and cleft palate.

In the complaint, the woman argues that she has no genetic predisposition to cardiac or facial defects. She believes that Zofran exposure caused her defects and forever altered the quality of her life.

Filing A Suit For Compensation

The plaintiff was born with facial defects that require costly medical procedures.
Image: I Am Pregnant

On Nov. 30, 2015, the woman filed a lawsuit with the Northern District of California court system. She’s suing for negligence, fraud, misrepresentation and warranty breach.

The lawsuit alleges that GlaxoSmithKline discovered that Zofran might increase the risk of birth defects in 1992. But according to the complaint, the company didn’t take action and inform doctors of the risk.

GlaxoSmithKline engaged in off-label marketing of the anti-nausea drug, which the FDA approved for cancer patients only. The pharmaceutical company never did clinical studies before pushing the drug but reportedly knew that pre-natal Zofran exposure could injure unborn children.

Throughout her life, the 20-year-old woman had at least three surgeries. Doctors predict that she will need to undergo additional medical procedures for the remainder of her life. She’s suffered from permanent disfigurement, diminished quality of life, low self-esteem and physical and mental pain.

The woman seeks $75, 000 in compensation that would help to cover her medical bills. The award would also reimburse her for the purchase price of Zofran, and general, consequential and punitive damages.

If you or a family member was born with birth defects, then you might be entitled to compensation for this medical side effect.

Complete a free, no-obligation case evaluation now to see if you qualify.

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An Arkansas mother has taken legal action against the anti-nausea drug Zofran for allegedly causing her son to develop numerous birth defects.

An Arkansas mother named Jody Huffmaster has joined the ranks of more than 60 parents fighting against Zofran.

During her pregnancy, Huffmaster took Zofran to treat symptoms of morning sickness. The anti-nausea drug, originally approved for cancer patients, allegedly caused Huffmaster’s son to develop numerous congenital birth defects.

Huffmaster has pursued legal assistance to gain “compensatory damages” and equitable relief to ensure that future mothers-to-be are fully informed about the potential risks of Zofran.

Mother Claims Zofran Exposure Caused Her Son’s Defects

Huffmaster’s son was born with clubfoot, a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape or position.
Image: National Library of Medicine

Huffmaster’s son, referred to in court documents as B.H., has “numerous” birth injuries. In her claim, she identifies Zofran as the culprit.

B.H. was born with a cleft palate, which is a condition that causes an opening or split in the roof of her son’s mouth and lip. Children with cleft palates may develop speech disorders, stuttering, an impaired voice, feeding difficulties, hearing loss, mouth breathing, nasal congestion or snoring.

In addition, B.H. suffers from bilateral clubfoot. This condition affects the lower half of the body, creating a twist in the shape or positioning of the foot. Bilateral clubfoot may cause an abnormality while walking, calluses, knock knees or shortened legs.

Although B.H. was lucky enough to be born with a healthy heart, the majority of birth defects associated with prenatal exposure to Zofran are cardiovascular. However, B.H. was also diagnosed with respiratory distress syndrome. This means his lungs weren’t fully developed when he was born, causing difficulty breathing and potential organ damage.

A Family Dealing With Mounting Medical Costs

Families with children who require multiple medical procedures often need financial assistance.
Image: Dynamic Chiropractic

At just 8 years old, Huffmaster’s son has undergone two serious surgeries. Although court documents don’t specify if the procedures repaired his clubfoot, it’s likely that his cleft palate was treated.

Throughout his life, B.H.’s family has had to shoulder his medical expenses. Because the cost of multiple medical procedures is high even for families with excellent health insurance, it can be extremely difficult to come up with enough funding to cover birth defect surgeries.

On September 14, 2015, Huffmaster filed a lawsuit against the makers of Zofran. Her family is requesting damage awards that will assist with paying B.H.’s mounting medical bills.

She is suing for her family’s “severe and permanent pain and suffering, mental anguish, medical expenses and other economic and noneconomic damages, and will require more constant and continuous medical monitoring and treatment than had they not been exposed to Zofran,” according to court files.

Additionally, Huffmaster hopes the lawsuit will help to warn future mothers about the possible risks of Zofran. 

If you took Zofran while pregnant and if your child was born with birth defects, you might be entitled to compensation.

Complete a free, no-obligation case evaluation now to see if you qualify.

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