Meningitis Outbreak Lawsuits

Last Updated on January 11, 2022

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At A Glance

This Alert Affects
Patients who were diagnosed with meningitis after receiving a steroid injection used to treat back pain.
Damages
At least 91 patients in nine states have been sickened due to the meningitis outbreak, with seven deaths being reported.
Company(ies)
New England Compounding Center
Additional Details
It has been reported that the outbreak has been tied to a steroid which was custom-made by a specialty pharmacy in Massachusetts.
Date
On Sept. 26, New England Compounding Center recalled the custom-made steroid which has been linked to this outbreak of meningitis.
Type of Lawsuit
Mass Tort