PENNSYLVANIA
Fen-Phen Litigation Homepage
The official website of the Pennsylvania certified Fen-Phen medical
monitoring class action, maintained by the PaPSC
(Pennsylvania Plaintiffs Steering Committee,  appointed by the Phila. Court of Common Pleas)

 
TIME IS RUNNING OUT!  CONTACT US TO  PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS
If you ever hope to receive any compensation for you fen-phen related injuries, you must have an echocardiogram by January 3, 2003, which shows at least mild aortic or mild mitral regurgitation!  If you have already had an echo and are unsure whether you qualify for compensation, fax your echo results to Feldman & Rifkin, LLP at 215-885-3303, include your phone number, and we will call you back for a no obligation analysis of your situation.  If you have not yet had an echo, complete the victim internet questionnaire, and we will attempt to get you scheduled for a free echo.  To talk to one of our highly qualified attorneys, call us toll free at 888-766-2690, to get all the information you need to protect your rights.

Phila. Co. Court Update

The official class notice of the National Diet Drug settlement (MDL 1203), which is scheduled for a final hearing on May 1, 2000, provides, among other things, important information which you should read.

There are a number of important dates you should know so you can take timely action to exercise your rights. These dates include:
      * March 30, 2000. 
Deadline for written comments on or objections to the Settlement.

      * March 30, 2000.
Deadline for Initial Opt-Out from the Settlement Class (see the Orange Form in this  booklet for opting out of the Settlement).
      * April 29, 2000.
Deadline for guaranteed participation in the Accelerated Implementation Option  ("AIO"), which will allow you to receive Settlement Benefits quickly and regardless of whether or not
the Settlement receives Final Judicial Approval (see the Pink Form in this booklet to register for the  Accelerated Implementation Option).
       * May 1-5, 2000
 Fairness Hearing by the Court.

view the settlement agreement (pdf)
settlement agreement (html)
Settlement Matrix Benefits   | 
Interim Escrow Agreement

Plaintiff's Management Committee
Conference:  Settlement Presentation and Q&A

Video  |   Audio
(requires mp3 player)

Settlementnetwork 
Fen-phen Grid Analyzer

To further explain and illustrate the proposed settlement provisions, court certified class counsel for Pennsylvania consumers who have taken the diet drugs Pondimin and/or Redux has provided a computerized settlement grid analyzer program, which will aid  Pa. class members counsel to ascertain what benefits they might be entitled to under the global settlement agreement.  This program also provides information regarding the timetable for registering for these benefits.  Other important aspects of the agreement, which directly effects class members, such as opt-in rights and obligations, are also explained.  A username and password is required to navigate the matrix.


Settlementnetwork 
Fen-phen Grid Analyzer





USE OF THIS PROGRAM DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL ADVICE.  PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ATTORNEY IN ORDER TO DISCUSS YOUR CASE. IF YOU CAN NOT FIND AN ATTORNEY, OR YOU WISH A CONSULTATION, YOU MAY CONTACT ONE OF THE ATTORNEY'S LISTED BELOW. HOWEVER, THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT THIS PROGRAM IS ACCURATE OR THE ONLY INTERPRETATION OF THE FACTS OF YOUR CASE AND LANGUAGE OF THE SETTLMENT AGREEMENT IN MDL 1203, the AMERICAN HOME PRODUCTS CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT PROPOSAL.

request MDL notice package from MDL1203

 or visit ...
Leflaw's multistate fenphen site
Fenphen chatroom
Public Bulletin Board
pph library
Heart Valve library
THIS WEBSITE  IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH MDL 1203. 
To visit the official website of MDL1203, 
click here:
SUMMARY OF MDL 1203
SETTLEMENT BENEFITS
 BENEFIT PEOPLE WHO USED FEN-PHEN,     PONDIMIN® AND/OR REDUX™  FOR 61 OR MORE DAYS PEOPLE WHO USED FEN-PHEN, PONDIMIN® AND/OR REDUX™ FOR 60 DAYS OR LESS
Refund: $30/month for use of   Pondimin® $60/month for use of Redux™ YES (subject to $500 limit and availability of funds after pay-out of other benefits to class) YES
Free Echocardiogram and
  appointment with doctor to
     Discuss the Results		 YES Generally NO, but with exceptions, including humanitarian or compassionate
reasons or true financial hardship
Immediate Cash or Medical
  Services Benefit for Heart
  Valve Disease according to
   "FDA Positive" Criteria		 $6,000 in CASH or  $10,000 in Heart Valve-related MEDICAL SERVICES $3,000 in CASH or $5,000 in Heart Valve-related MEDICAL SERVICES
"Matrix" Compensation Benefits for Valvular Heart Disease as described in the rochure entitled, "Settlement Matrix   Compensation Benefits Guide" before Court authorized deductions) Between $7,389 and $1,485,000 (Increased Annually for Inflation), Depending on your Age and Level of Severity Between $7,389 and $297,000 (Increased Annually for Inflation), Depending on your Age and Level of Severity
 Medical Registry to "Track" Condition of Pondimin® and/or Redux™ Users for
  Purposes of Research and Education		 YES YES
Establishment of a Fund for Medical Research and Education Concerning  Cardiovascular Disease YES YES

 
PA. CLASS COUNSEL CONTACTS
While the settlement matrix program does not constitute legal advice, it does represent our studied interpretation of the settlement agreement.  For a comprehensive understanding of the settlement, the matrix program should be utilized only in conjunction with the official notice from MDL 1203 and the Plaintiffs' Management Committee (PMC), and discussion with your attorney.  You may also contact Pennsylvania certified Class Counsel listed below:
 
 
 
FEDERAL NOTICE WEBSITE
MDL 1203 WEBSITE
MEALEYS