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[2024 Guide] Taxotere Lawsuit Update | Taxotere Litigation Overview

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Key takeaways:

  • The chemotherapy drug Taxotere, commonly used for breast cancer treatment, has been linked to severe eye injuries, permanent vision loss, and permanent hair loss.

  • Taxotere lawsuits are being consolidated in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, with claims that the manufacturer, Sanofi-Aventis, did not adequately warn about the potential side effects.

  • Patients who have experienced vision damage, hair loss, or other related medical issues after using Taxotere may be eligible for financial compensation through a lawsuit.

Most Recent Updates:

  • The Taxotere Eye Injury Litigation is advancing with 268 lawsuits pending in the MDL, specifically addressing eye injuries from Taxotere (Tepezza) use, distinct from prior litigation focused on hair loss.

  • This MDL consolidates claims of eye injuries due to Tepezza, aiming to streamline the legal process through centralized pretrial proceedings, which facilitates discovery, reduces redundant efforts, and promotes uniform legal rulings.

  • Individuals who have suffered vision loss or other eye injuries after being treated with Taxotere are encouraged to seek legal advice, with TorHoerman Law offering free consultations to determine eligibility for filing a lawsuit.

Taxotere Lawsuit Update and Overview

The popular chemotherapy drug Taxotere has been linked to severe eye injuries and permanent hair loss.

Taxotere Lawsuits are being filed by breast cancer patients and others who have taken the chemotherapy drug and subsequently developed vision problems such as:

  • Excessive tearing (epiphora)
  • Damaged and scarred tear ducts (canalicular stenosis)
  • Partial vision loss
  • Permanent vision loss
  • Severe eye pain
  • Other eye injuries

Taxotere Lawsuits have also been filed by breast cancer patients who have suffered hair loss due to Taxotere use.

Taxotere Vision Damage Lawsuits are being consolidated into multidistrict litigation (MDL) in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.

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If you or a loved one used Taxotere and subsequently developed vision damage, hair loss, or other related medical problems, you may be eligible to file a Taxotere Lawsuit and seek financial compensation.

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Our law firm is committed to helping individuals secure compensation for what they’ve experienced.

Having to undergo cancer treatment is a battle in itself, but having to deal with additional health issues from using a chemotherapy drug can compound the difficulties patients are already dealing with.

Our Taxotere Lawyers are here to help you through this.

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Lawsuit Updates

March 1, 2024

The Taxotere Eye Injury Lawsuit is ongoing. 

A total of 268 Taxotere Eye Injury Lawsuits are pending consolidation as per the latest JPML filings.

On February 1st, the JPML reported 258 Taxotere Eye Injury Lawsuits consolidated into the MDL.

One month later, on March 1st, the JPML indicated that ten cases were added to the litigation and the current number of Taxotere Eye Injury cases in the litigation was 268. Multidistrict Litigations (MDLs) are structured to handle numerous related civil lawsuits that involve similar issues, facts, or defendants.

This legal procedure is adopted when multiple individuals or entities file lawsuits related to a common set of circumstances.

In this case, the circumstances pertain to alleged eye injuries resulting from the chemotherapy drug Taxotere.

Taxotere Eye Injury Lawsuits allege that the manufacturer, Sanofi-Aventis, failed to warn patients and healthcare providers about the risk of developing permanent and severe eye complications, like Canalicular Stenosis, as a result of using Taxotere.

If you or a loved one believe that Taxotere has affected you, we encourage you to reach out to our legal team. 

Our experienced attorneys will help you understand your rights and guide you through the legal process. You can also access the chatbot on this page for instant feedback.

March 1, 2024

Taxotere Lawsuit Overview & Filing Information

Sanofi-Aventis first started facing Taxotere Lawsuits over the potentially permanent hair loss side effects of the drug.

Recently, the potential vision loss side effects of Taxotere have triggered the formation of a Taxotere Eye Injury MDL.

Taxotere Hair Loss Lawsuits and Taxotere Vision Damage Lawsuits are consolidated into different multidistrict litigations.

The Taxotere Hair Loss Lawsuits are consolidated into MDL 2740 and Taxotere Vision Damage Lawsuits are consolidated into MDL 3023.

Taxotere Lawsuits claim that Sanofi-Aventis did not adequately warn patients and warn doctors about potential vision loss or permanent hair loss side effects of the drug.

What Is Taxotere

What is Taxotere?

Taxotere is an intravenous chemotherapy drug belonging to the taxanes class.

Taxotere, produced by Sanofi-Aventis, is the brand name for docetaxel.

First introduced in the late 1990s, Taxotere has been used to treat various cancers, including breast, lung, prostate, and stomach cancer.

Taxotere dosing and frequency of administration may vary depending on the specific cancer being treated and an individual patient’s health status.

Taxotere is typically administered in cycles, with each cycle lasting three weeks.

The cycles are repeated until the prescribed number of cycles is completed or until the patient’s oncologist determines that the treatment should be stopped or modified.

Taxotere Lawsuit Injuries

The breast cancer chemotherapy drug Taxotere has been associated with a number of vision-related injuries.

Specifically, it is claimed that Taxotere may secrete into the tear ducts and cause severe damage.

The damage of the tear duct system can lead to excessive tearing and pooling of tears in the eyes.

Doctors have been known to misdiagnose patients with excessive tearing symptoms, not knowing that the lacrimal system is scarred and damaged by the drug.

Taxotere Lawsuit Injuries

Vision damage injuries related to Taxotere include, but are not limited to:

  • Lacrimal duct obstruction
  • Canalicular stenosis
  • Punctal stenosis
  • Swollen eyelids
  • Excessive tearing (Epiphora)
  • Blocked tear ducts
  • Cystoid macular edema (vision loss)
  • Eye irritation
  • Blurred vision
  • Eye floaters
  • Severe eye pain
  • Other eye injuries

What Medical Treatments Do Eye Injury Patients Need?

If you begin to suffer eye related side effects of Taxotere, seek immediate treatment from a licensed medical professional.

Permanent damage to your vision is possible with Taxotere side effects.

Patients suffering from vision problems and severe eye pain may need to undergo medical treatments.

These medical treatments may include the placement of stents into nasolacrimal system, such as silicone stents or tubes and permanent jones tubes.

Taxotere and Vision Problems: Scientific Studies

The eye injuries associated with docetaxel (Taxotere) for the treatment of breast cancer have been identified in scientific research for at least two decades.

Scientific studies on lacrimal duct obstruction, excessive tearing, and other eye injuries related to Taxotere cases include:

What are the Long Term Effects of Taxotere?

Along with the more common side effects, there are also more life-threatening adverse effects associated with Taxotere.

Taxotere carries a black box warning for several known adverse health effects associated with the drug.

What Are The Long Term Effects Of Taxotere

These black-box adverse health effects include:

Toxic Death

Increased risks for patients with:

  • Abnormal liver function
  • Patients prescribed higher doses
  • Patients suffering from NSCLC
  • Prior platinum-based therapy recipients

Hepatotoxicity

Liver damage caused by chemical exposure due to Taxotere treatment.

Hepatotoxicity can cause severe complications and even be life-threatening.

Hepatotoxicity is common in patients with:

  • Abnormal liver function
  • Elevated LFT

Fluid Retention

Taxotere’s label warns that the condition may reach severe levels for some patients.

Neutropenia

A low neutrophils (specific white blood cell) count makes patients more likely to contract bacterial infections.

If gone untreated, these bacterial infections can cause severe health conditions and even death.

Patients with neutrophil counts under 1500 cells per 3 cubic millimeters of blood volume are more susceptible to develop neutropenia and are advised against using Taxotere unless necessary.

Doctors are advised to frequently check blood counts for these patients who do use Taxotere.

Hypersensitivity Reactions

Reactions like a rash, low blood pressure, and fatal anaphylaxis.

Patients who received dexamethasone premedication are most susceptible to developing these conditions.

Taxotere Lawsuits for Permanent Hair Loss

Taxotere Lawsuits have been filed against the manufacturer for the increased risk of permanent hair loss after receiving Taxotere injections.

The Taxotere Hair Loss Lawsuits have been consolidated into their own multidistrict litigation.

Taxotere Lawsuits For Permanent Hair Loss

The Taxotere Hair Loss MDL is centralized in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana under MDL 2740.

Hair loss side effects associated with Taxotere include:

  • Permanent hair loss
  • Partial hair loss
  • Permanent alopecia
  • Permanent baldness

Do You Qualify to File a Taxotere Lawsuit?

There are people filing Taxotere Lawsuits with the help of experienced attorneys in all 50 states.

Our lawyers are investigating the cancer drug Taxotere and helping injured victims seek compensation for what they’ve gone through.

Do You Qualify To File A Taxotere Lawsuit

If you or a loved one suffered vision loss or other related health problems from Taxotere, you may be eligible to file a Taxotere Lawsuit.

Contact TorHoerman Law for a free consultation.

You can also use the chatbot on this page to find out if you qualify to file a Taxotere Lawsuit instantly.

Your Taxotere lawyer will work to build a strong case to prove that liability for your injuries falls on the manufacturer.

Your Taxotere attorney will work to gather evidence to show liability, assess damages that you incurred from your injuries, file legal documents on your behalf, and work to gain you compensation for your injuries in the form of a settlement or verdict.

Gathering Evidence for Taxotere Lawsuits

Evidence is extremely important for Taxotere vision damage lawsuits.

Your Taxotere Lawyers will help you gather evidence relevant to your case, but you can begin collecting and retaining evidence on your own.

Gathering Evidence For Taxotere Lawsuits

Evidence for Taxotere Lawsuits may include:

  • Medical records
  • Treatment records
  • Oncology records
  • Proof that you received Taxotere
  • Photos and videos of injuries
  • Any other proof of Taxotere use and subsequent medical problems

Assessing Damages in Taxotere Lawsuits

Damages refer to the total amount of losses related to receiving Taxotere and subsequently developing vision loss or eye injuries.

Assessing Damages In Taxotere Lawsuits

Your Taxotere Lawyer will help you assess and calculate your damages, using collected evidence to advocate for maximum financial compensation.

Potential damages in a Taxotere Vision Loss Lawsuit may include:

  • Medical bills
  • Future medical expenses
  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional damages
  • Lost quality of life
  • Lost wages and earning ability
  • Permanent damage to vision resulting in disability
  • Other compensatory and punitive damages

TorHoerman Law: Your Taxotere Lawyers

TorHoerman Law’s team of attorneys and legal support staff are experienced in products liability litigation and have a track record of securing compensation for people harmed at no fault of their own.

We understand how difficult it can be to pursue legal action as you’re dealing with breast cancer treatment and side effects of defective drugs.

Our team is here to fight on your behalf and protect your best interests as you focus on your health.

We operate on a contingency fee basis, so our clients do not ever pay any legal fees until after they have been awarded compensation.

No compensation? No fees.

If you or a loved one developed vision loss or other vision issues after taking Taxotere, you may be eligible to file a Taxotere Lawsuit and secure financial compensation.

Contact TorHoerman Law for a free consultation.

You can also use the chatbot on this page to find out if you qualify for the Taxotere Lawsuit instantly.

Across all litigations, TorHoerman Law has secured over $4 billion in negotiated settlements and verdicts.

We aren’t afraid to take on large and influential corporations that injure innocent people.

Reach out to us for more information and speak with our team today.

TorHoerman Law: Your Taxotere Lawyers.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is Taxotere?

    Taxotere (active ingredient: docetaxel) is manufactured by Sanofi-Aventis and was first approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in May 1996.

    Taxotere is used to treat an array of cancers but is most commonly prescribed to treat patients with locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer, which had progressed during anthracycline-based therapy or relapsed during anthracycline-based adjuvant therapy.

    The drug is also used as an adjuvant treatment in combination with doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide for individuals with operable node-positive breast cancer.

    Taxotere works in stopping the spread of cancerous cells by cutting off the dividing and multiplying of cells in and around a cancerous clump.

    Taxotere falls under a specific class of chemotherapy treatments called taxane drugs – made from plant alkaloids.

    Taxotere has also been approved to treat:

    • Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)
    • Prostate cancer
    • Head and neck cancers
    • Stomach cancer (gastric adenocarcinoma)

  • Is Taxotere Still Used?

    Of the drugs used to treat breast cancer, Taxotere is the most prescribed drug in its class (taxane) – some sources estimate that 75% of breast cancer patients will receive Taxotere as a form of treatment.

  • Do You Qualify for a Taxotere Lawsuit?

    TorHoerman Law is accepting lawsuits for people who have experienced vision damage or permanent vision loss after Taxotere use.

    If you or a loved one used Taxotere and subsequently developed vision problems, contact TorHoerman Law to discuss your legal options today, including the possibility of filing a Taxotere Lawsuit.

  • What is the status of the Taxotere lawsuit?

    The Taxotere litigation is ongoing, and Taxotere Lawsuits are being consolidated into multidistrict litigation (MDL).

    Multidistrict litigation (MDL) is a special federal legal procedure designed to speed up the process of products liability litigation and ensure consistent decisions across all vision damage lawsuits.

  • What is the Taxotere MDL?

    Taxotere vision damage lawsuits are consolidated into multidistrict litigation (MDL).

    MDL plaintiffs allege that Taxotere contributed to vision damage, permanent vision loss, and other eye injuries.

  • Is there a Taxotere class action lawsuit?

    Currently, there is not a Taxotere class action lawsuit.

    Rather, Taxotere Lawsuits are consolidated into multidistrict litigation.

    Multidistrict litigation is a special federal legal procedure used to consolidate cases of similar fact into one singular district court.

    Multidistrict litigation and class action lawsuits are different from each other.

    In multidistrict litigation, settlements are distributed to plaintiffs according to the damages and circumstances of each individual case.

    In class action lawsuits, settlement compensation would be divided evenly among plaintiffs, regardless of the individual circumstances of each person.

    Law firms often use “Taxotere Class Action Lawsuit”, “Taxotere Class Action MDL”, and other terms to describe the multidistrict litigation, but these terms are incorrect.

  • What are Bellwether Trials in the Taxotere Lawsuit?

    Bellwether trials are an important step in multidistrict litigation.

    As multidistrict litigation consolidates cases of similar fact into one district court, some MDL plaintiffs are selected to participate in bellwether trials.

    A bellwether trial is a small consolidation of lawsuits, taken from a larger group of similar cases, to be tried first.

    The bellwether trial is like a practice run to help anticipate the results of future similar cases.

  • Can Chemotherapy Drugs Cause Eye Injuries?

    Taxotere (docetaxel) is a chemotherapy drug used to treat breast cancer and other forms of cancer.

    Taxotere is claimed to have caused vision damage, eye injuries, and other side effects that are difficult for patients to deal with.

    Taxotere may secrete into the tear film of patients and cause scarring or damage to the tear duct system.

  • Can Taxotere Chemotherapy Treatments Cause Permanent Hair Loss?

    The chemotherapy drug Taxotere has been linked to an increased risk of permanent hair loss and permanent alopecia.

    Taxotere Hair Loss Lawsuits have been filed by breast cancer patients across the country.

    Plaintiffs allege that the chemo drug Taxotere caused them to suffer permanent hair loss.

  • How Common is Permanent Hair Loss With Taxotere?

    Temporary hair loss is a common side effect of most chemotherapy treatments.

    However, most do not cause a complete loss of hair.

    Studies find that among all of the side effects associated with chemotherapy, temporary hair loss has the greatest impact on a patient’s quality of life.

    Taxotere has been linked to Alopecia, permanent hair loss, in those who take the drug for chemotherapeutic treatment.

    Alopecia is a permanent and irreversible hair loss disease that affects all body hair, including:

    • Eyebrows
    • Eyelashes
    • Facial hair
    • Pubic hair

    Multiple studies have found that Taxotere use can result in Alopecia.

    Evidence of Alopecia occurring in Taxotere patients includes:

    • Documents from the Sanofi-funded GEICAM 9805 study – which was presented as evidence in ongoing litigation against Sanofi, that reveal that around 9.2% of patients suffered hair loss that lasted more than a decade.
    • A 2006 study conducted by the Rock Mountain Cancer Centers, which found that Taxotere caused 6% of women to suffer permanent alopecia.
    • 2012 study published in the Annals of Oncology. Of the 20 female participants who received Taxotere, 19 developed permanent hair loss. One participant who was being treated for reoccurring breast cancer had previously undergone chemotherapy with a different drug and had complete hair regrowth, but after using Taxotere, she suffered from permanent hair loss.

    Alopecia can severely affect a person’s quality of life, affect body image, and cause depression and distress.

    For women who already have to struggle with the burden of breast cancer and chemotherapy, developing Alopecia can be devastating.

    For breast cancer survivors, Alopecia is more than a cosmetic effect.

    The disease is a constant reminder of the struggle to fight breast cancer.

    The 2012 study published in the Annals of Oncology found that women who suffered from Alopecia due to Taxotere suffered “significant impairment” to their quality of life.

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