Can I Sue Suboxone for Ruining My Teeth?
Yes, you can file a lawsuit against Suboxone for ruining your teeth. The parent company of the Suboxone sublingual strips, Indivior, is being accused of failing to warn its consumers of the severe damage the drug can cause. Many people who use Suboxone sublingual films have fallen victim to tooth decay, broken teeth, gum disease, and tooth loss, with little to no idea why.
People whose teeth were ruined by Suboxone are now able to file lawsuits, assuming they meet certain requirements. Those lawsuits claim Indivior either knew their product could cause this damage and failed to warn patients, or they didn’t know and should have. Our legal partners at King Law Firm support hundreds of Suboxone users who have had their lives affected by the drug to make sure they receive the compensation they deserve.
About Suing Suboxone for Ruining Teeth:
Can I Sue Indivior For Ruining My Teeth?
Can I Sue Generic Suboxone Makers for Ruining My Teeth?
Is It Difficult to Sue Suboxone?
How Strong is My Suboxone Case?
What Happens When I Sue Suboxone?
Can I Sue Indivior For Ruining My Teeth?
Yes, you may be able to sue Indivior for ruining your teeth. There are certain conditions that allow you to file a lawsuit against Indivior, the company that makes Suboxone sublingual strips. Indivior is being sued in a multidistrict litigation (MDL) by hundreds of plaintiffs harmed by their product. The litigation, Suboxone films: Suboxone (Buprenorphine/Naloxone) Film Products Liability Litigation was officially filed in February of 2024. So far, there are 754 cases pending in the MDL.
Even after the FDA updated Suboxone’s black box warning in 2022, the Suboxone patient counseling information still fails to have dental damage as a potential side effect of taking the strips. The accusations against Indivior include marketing a drug that is not adequately tested and failing to warn of dental damages, among other wrongdoings. The overview of one of the Suboxone lawsuits, including all allegations, can be found here.
Why You Have the Right to Sue
If Indivior provided you with a product that hurt you, you have a right to seek justice. The power and size of a company do not allow them to get away with causing harm to their consumers who were not given the facts of the product. If you file a Suboxone lawsuit, you will be filing a type of civil lawsuit called a product liability lawsuit. This type of lawsuit allows you to hold corporations accountable for their negligence and misconduct. Product liability lawsuits often involve cases about flawed medical devices or pharmaceutical drugs. Manufacturers and distributors of these products are responsible for ensuring the public is safe while using their products. When they fail, these lawsuits allow individuals to challenge these companies by holding them responsible for their negligence.
The FDA has numerous regulations set to ensure medications on the market are safe and high quality. After a medication hits the market, the FDA continues to monitor the drug’s safety and its possible effects on the consumer. When the FDA does not receive all crucial information from the manufacturer or distributor, the agency cannot fulfill its duty to ensure the product is safe. This can result in injuries to people who take the defective drug, giving those people the right to sue.
Can I Sue Generic Suboxone Makers for Ruining My Teeth?
Our legal partners are currently taking cases with at least 6 months of name-brand Suboxone films between 2010 and 2010. The FDA approved generic versions of Suboxone films in 2018, making it more complex to file a lawsuit against companies who made the generic versions, such as Mylan Technologies Inc. and Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories.
If you have taken a generic brand and the name brand Suboxone over the course of your treatment, you still may be able to sue if you meet the criteria. However, if there was no use of the name-brand Suboxone sublingual strips, you may need to look into alternative legal actions. If you are unsure, please reach out to an attorney’s office to determine your potential eligibility.
Is It Difficult to Sue Suboxone?
Suing a large company such as Indivior can be challenging on your own, but having an attorney to work with makes the entire process much less stressful. A lawyer will determine your eligibility and help you gather all necessary evidence and materials. Our legal partners are experienced in navigating complex pharmaceutical product liability litigations, leveling the playing field when it comes to going against big-name corporations. Our team is there for our clients from the first intake phone call, all the way through possible compensation. We pool our resources and share our legal expertise with you in order to make sure you are fully taken care of throughout the legal process.
What Type of Lawsuit Would I Be Filing?
This is a civil lawsuit case. The goal of a civil lawsuit is to compensate a person who has been injured due to wrongdoing by the defendant. This is different from a criminal lawsuit, where the goal is to punish the defendant, typically with penalties such as community service, fines, or imprisonment. This civil lawsuit will be classified as mass tort litigation, meaning that many individuals have been injured in a similar manner by the same product or company. In this case, many people have experienced dental injuries after using Suboxone sublingual films. Although each person was harmed in a similar way by the same drug, they would each get to file a case based on their own injuries. For a better understanding of how mass torts differ from class actions, click here.
How Strong is My Suboxone Case?
The best way to find out how strong your case is to connect with an experienced law firm. A lawyer who is experienced in Suboxone litigation will ask you questions pertaining to your potential case, such as your Suboxone prescription and your dental damages.
Typically, the more documentation you have showing your dental and pharmaceutical history, the stronger your case will be. Communicating with your doctor, dentist, and pharmacist to obtain this information is the best way to strengthen your case. Another factor that may improve your case is how severe your injuries are, and how many expenses were paid out due to your injuries. If you think you are eligible, the more evidence you gather, the better outcome your case may have.
What Happens When I Sue Suboxone?
First off, you do not have to worry about doing all of this yourself when you work with an attorney. A lawyer will assist you in gathering the necessary documentation and ensure your eligibility. Once we have the evidence needed for your case, our legal partners will make a decision on where to file your case, and what the jurisdiction will be. A lawyer put work into your case to prove that Indivior is responsible for your dental injuries and the impact those injuries may have had on your life. We then negotiate for the best possible settlement for you, or we bring your case to trial if necessary.
Throughout this process, it may feel like things move slowly at first, but these lawsuits take time. Regardless of what attorney you may choose to represent you, this case will most likely take at least a year before any settlements are paid out. The best way to keep the proceedings on track is to continue to stay in touch with your lawyers by answering their phone calls and emails and staying on top of all documentation needed.
In order for us to make sure we can move this case along as fast as possible, we need you to make sure all responses are timely, as it is crucial that cases are filed before the legal deadline. If deadlines are missed, your case may be barred from court forever.
Whom Do I Talk to About Suing Suboxone?
Our office is always ready to speak with you about your potential lawsuit. Our intake team is specialized in determining eligibility and guiding you through each step of the process. Our team works directly with our legal partners and is fully knowledgeable about each lawsuit we are working on.
The first step is to call our office at (585) 287-8188 so we can establish that you meet the criteria. Once your case is determined to be qualified, we will guide you through the simple next steps. From there, our legal partners get to work on your case and will begin to fight for your full compensation. We look forward to representing you.