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| August 02, 2010 |
| DeCarli Law No Longer Accepting Fleet Cases |
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DeCarli Law is no longer taking new clients injured by Fleet Phospho-Soda or Fleet Phospho soda EZ Prep Bowel Cleansing System.
However, DeCarli Law will continue to investigate claims for kidney injuries resulting from the oral sodium phosphate products Visicol and OsmoPrep. Visicol and OsmoPrep are prescription products used for bowel cleansing before a colonoscopy. On December 11, 2008, the FDA issued a safety alert that they can cause kidney damage, including acute phosphate nephropathy and kidney failure, and in the worst cases, requiring dialysis.
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| June 08, 2010 |
| The Cleveland Plain Dealer Reports Fleet Settlement Coming Soon |
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The Cleveland Plain Dealer has reported that C.B. Fleet Co. is "close to reaching a final settlement" with people across the country who say their kidneys were harmed by Fleet's over-the-counter laxatives. See Diana Suchetka, "Settlement Coming in Suit Concerning Oral Laxatives," The Plain Dealer, May 19, 2010. C.B. Fleet Co. was the manufacturer of Fleet Phospho-Soda and Fleet Phospho soda EZ Prep Bowel Cleansing system.
The article attributed the following statements to C.B. Fleet: "While we are encouraged by the progress made to date on the global settlement, there are several matters remaining to be resolved." "Fleet hopes that a conclusion can be reached soon that serves as a positive outcome for all concerned."
Fleet Phospho-Soda and Fleet Phospho soda EZ Prep Bowel Cleansing System were over-the-counter products used for bowel cleansing to prepare for a colonoscopy. These products were recalled from the market after the FDA issued a safety alert on December 11, 2008, warning that they can cause kidney failure (renal failure). Side effects include dialysis and the need for a kidney transplant.
You may have a strong legal claim if you or a loved one used one of these products before a colonoscopy, suffered kidney damage or a kidney injury shortly after the colonoscopy, including later requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant. Contact the Fleet injury attorneys at DeCarli Law for a free, no obligation consultation. As is often the case with legal claims, a short deadline may apply to your claim, so please contact us as soon as possible if you believe you suffered a Fleet kidney injury or Fleet kidney damage.
UPDATE: As of August 1, 2010, DeCarli Law is no longer accepting new cases for people injured by Fleet Phospho-Soda or Fleet Phospho soda EZ Prep Bowel Cleansing System.
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| November 12, 2009 |
| Insurance Coverage for Fleet Phospho-Soda Injuries |
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A recent settlement likely means more money to pay claims made by people whose kidneys failed after using Fleet Phospho-Soda and Fleet Phospho soda EZ Prep Bowel Cleansing System.
Hundreds of people had sued C.B. Fleet Inc., the manufacturer of Fleet Phospho-Soda and Fleet Phospho soda EZ Prep Bowel Cleansing System, after use of these products caused their kidneys to fail. C.B. Fleet submitted the claims to its insurance carriers, but an excess carrier, Axis Surplus Insurance Co., refused to pay the claims. C.B. Fleet has a $10 million excess insurance policy from Axis.
C.B. Fleet and Axis were litigating their coverage dispute in the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia. Following a settlement, the federal court dismissed the lawsuit on Tuesday, November 10, 2009.
With the insurance coverage dispute resolved, C.B. Fleet now likely has more financial resources to compensate people injured by its products. Fleet Phospho-Soda and Fleet Phospho soda EZ Prep Bowel Cleansing System were over-the counter oral sodium phosphate (OSP) products that people used before undergoing a colonoscopy. Both products were recalled from the market when it was revealed they caused kidney failure. Other OSP products used before a colonoscopy are Visicol and OsmoPrep, available only by prescription.
If you or a loved one suffered kidney failure (renal failure) within 30 days after using either of these Fleet products, you may have a legal claim for this injury. Importantly, a Fleet lawsuit or OSP lawsuit should be filed sooner rather than later, since C.B. Fleet may have limited financial resources to pay for people’s injuries. Contact a Fleet Phospho attorney or OSP lawyer at DeCarli Law for a free telephone consultation.
UPDATE: As of August 1, 2010, DeCarli Law is no longer accepting new cases for people injured by Fleet Phospho-Soda or Fleet Phospho soda EZ Prep Bowel Cleansing System.
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