Some patients have alleged that Lipitor caused the onset of type 2 diabetes. If not properly managed, type 2 diabetes can cause blindness, kidney damage, damage to the feet, nerve damage, fungal infections, hearing impairment, and Alzheimer's disease. The treatment of type 2 diabetes typically includes a lifelong regimen of diabetes medicine and insulin therapy, which can be very costly.
As a result, patients have filed Lipitor lawsuit actions against Pfizer. These lawsuits are usually based on the theory of product liability. Under product liability law, manufacturers and sellers must ensure that their products are free from any dangerous defects that may harm consumers. Products that are manufactured defectively, designed defectively, or that do not include adequate warnings about the associated risks can expose manufacturers and sellers to liability.
In the Lipitor lawsuit actions, plaintiffs have alleged that Pfizer failed to adequately warn users about the dangers involved with Lipitor. Plaintiffs argue that Lipitor's label warnings lacked information about the risk of type 2 diabetes. They have also claimed that had they known about the risk, they wouldn't have taken Lipitor in the first place.
If the plaintiffs in these lawsuits prevail, they could be awarded damages for their medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Because type 2 diabetes cannot be cured, an award for medical expenses would likely include past medical expenses along with projected medical costs for future treatment and medication.
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