Texas Women File Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch Lawsuits

Three Texas women have filed lawsuits against the makers of the Ortho Evra birth control patch after doctors diagnosed the women with severe blood clots and other life-threatening complications. The lawsuits say the drug's maker, Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical Inc., a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, should be held responsible for manufacturing and selling a dangerous drug.

The 30-something women, live in Dallas, Euless, and Garland, Texas. All three required hospitalization as a result of their medical problems which include blood clots and pulmonary embolism. Even though none of the women had a history of blood clots before taking Ortho Evra, all three have been told by doctors that they must take blood- thinning drugs to prevent future blood clots. One of the women's doctors has determined that she will be required to take blood thinners for the rest of her life. (Texas Ortho Evra Lawyers file Lawsuits)