Many who have filed lawsuits against AstraZeneca and Bristol-Myers Squibb have claimed that the manufacturers “overpromoted and underwarned” the drugs. They argue that had patients and doctors received adequate warning about the serious, and potentially fatal, health risks associated with these medications, safer treatments for diabetes would have been chosen.

 Regina Kelly had developed pancreatic cancer after taking similar medication, which had significantly, and permanently, injured her, resulting in her death. Her estate’s case is currently pending in California federal court, seeking relief for her physical and mental injuries, the cost of her medical expenses, economic and punitive, as well as other damages.

 After losing her life to pancreatic cancer in 2009, shortly after being diagnosed, Kathleen Riley’s husband Guy sued the manufacturers of the drugs that had been prescribed the type 2 diabetes medication that worsened her condition. With allegations that the companies misrepresented the drug, and have strict liability, negligence, as well as deceit by misrepresentation and concealment. This case is currently pending with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California.

 With hundreds of lawsuits filed against similar drugs, it is important to seek legal representation if you, or someone you know, has been put in danger after taking Onglyza and Kombiglyze. You may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, along with pain and suffering.