PPH Legal Blog

Fen-phen, the diet drug wonder of the 1990’s, created many unfortunate and severe health complications in its users, including heart valve damage and primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH).  PPH is a rare and incurable disease which causes increased blood pressure and oxygen depletion in the lungs, forcing many patients to struggle for breath, especially with increased exertion.

Many lawsuits resulted against the supplement manufacturers in class-action suits.  Unfortunately, several high-profile attorneys involved in the cases cheated several of their clients out of some of the $200 million awarded by the makers of the diet drug.   Their trial begins today in Kentucky and has attracted national attention, because it has initiated a reexamination of class-action lawsuits and the legal profession in general.

If you have been diagnosed with PPH due to Fen-phen use, contact the experienced Houston lawyers at Williams Kherkher today at 866.950.9000 to discuss your legal options.