On June 22, lawyers filed a Zicam lawsuit in Arizona on behalf of 117 people who suffered adverse reactions to Zicam cold remedies, including Zicam nasal spray and Zicam swabs.  Zicam was recently recalled after the Food and Drug Administration warned that the cold remedy could lead to anosmia, or loss of smell, and that the side effects could be permanent.  The lawsuit was filed against Matrixx Initiatives, and among those suing the company is an upscale Las Vegas chef who can no longer smell or taste food.
     Matrixx has already settled 340 Zicam lawsuits for $12 million dollars to avoid the cost of defending each individual lawsuit.  While Matrixx maintains that Zicam does not cause anosmia, William Hemelt, Matrixx’s active president, recognized that the company is particularly vulnerable to lawsuits.
     If you or someone you love has suffered a loss of smell after using Zicam, you may be entitled to file a Zicam lawsuit.  Contact a Bernstein Liebhard Zicam lawyer for a free claim evaluation.

Tags: pharmaceutical litigation, Zicam

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