Truvada and Other HIV Drug Lawsuits

Overview of Truvada Lawsuit and Other HIV Medication Lawsuits

Gilead has introduced a series of HIV treatments in prior years, involving the the compound tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF), which allowed the medications to be delivered in a pill form, instead of an injection. These treatments include the blockbuster Gilead HIV drugs:

• Truvada
• Viread
• Atripla
• Complera
• Stribild

It now appears that Gilead knew that safer version of these HIV drugs could have been manufactured and sold years earlier, involving the compound tenofovir alafenamide fumarate (TAF). However, lawsuits allege that Gilead withheld development of this safer version of their medications, continuing to introduce and sell more toxic TDF drugs for years, without adequately warning about the potential side effects on the kidneys and bones.

It was not until Gilead was nearing the end of patent protection for certain TDF drugs, and would soon face competition from generic versions of Truvada, Viread, Atripla, Complera and Stribild, that it worked to release TAF drugs, which are now marketed as a safer alternative.

Who Qualifies For An HIV Drug Settlement?

Product liability lawyers provide free consultations and claim evaluations to help individuals determine if they may be eligible to file an HIV drug lawsuit, and seek a settlement from the drug maker for failing to adequately warn about the true extent of the known risks associated with their medication, including:

HIV Drug Kidney Lawsuits

• Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
• Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
• Kidney Failure
• Dialysis Treatment
• Wrongful Death

HIV Drug Bone Density Loss Lawsuits:

• Bone Fractures
• Osteoporosis
• Osteopenia
• Osteaomalacia
• Tooth Loss
• Other Dental Problems from Bone Deterioration

Which HIV Drugs Are Named In Lawsuits?

The HIV drugs that have been named in lawsuits include;

• Truvada
• Viread
• Atripla
• Complera
• Stribild

2024 HIV Drug Lawsuit Updates

• June 12, 2024 Update: Gilead indicates that it has reached an agreement in principle to pay $40 million to settle 2,625 Truvada lawsuits, Atripla lawsuits, Stribild lawsits, Viread lawsuits and Complera lawsuits pending in the the federal court system for users that suffered kidney problems and bone fractures.

About TDF Drug Side Effects

Tenofovir is part of a class of antiretrovirals used to treat and prevent HIV, by blocking an enzyme the disease needs to replicate. Sales of the compound were initially limited, since it had to be delivered through an injection. However, this changed in 2001, with the introduction of Viread and other TDF-based drugs, which provide tenofovir in pill form.

Gilead developed an essential monopoly on HIV antiretrovirals, which individuals living with the disease must take to survive, generating over $11 billion in annual sales.

As early as 2001, Gilead knew that side effects of TDF HIV drugs could be highly toxic to kidneys and bones, but inadequate warnings were provided to users and the medical community.

The drug maker also knew about a safer alternative by 2004, but stopped development of TAF drugs, since they would negatively impact the lucrative sales of Truvada, Viread and the other TDF drugs.

According to allegations raised in TDF drug class action lawsuits and individual injury claims, Gilead engaged in a scheme to maximize profits by delaying development of the safe TAF drugs until after they had generated the maximum profits from TDF drugs. When generic versions of the earlier drugs were approaching the market, the manufacturer obtained approval for TAF drugs, which will not face generic equivalents until at least 2032.

How much is an HIV drug lawsuit worth?

An HIV lawsuit settlement may provide former users of Truvada, Viread, Atripla, Complera and Stribild with important benefits and financial compensation, including:

• Coverage for Past and Future Medical Expenses
• Compensation for Lost Wages or Diminished Earning Capacity
• Pain and Suffering
• Punitive Damages as a Result of the Drug Maker’s Apparent Decision to Place Profits Before the Safety of HIV Drug Users

How to file an HIV drug lawsuit?

To request a free consultation and claim evaluation to determine whether you, a friend or family member may be entitled to financial compensation through a lawsuit, submit information about a potential kidney or bone loss injury.

Contact an HIV Drug Side Effects Lawyer

As a result of the drug manufacturers’ failure to ensure the safety of their products or adequately warn about the risks associated with TDF toxicity, HIV drug injury lawyers are evaluating whether users may be entitled to compensation through a product liability lawsuit.

While Gilead has not yet paid any Truvada settlements or other HIV lawsuit settlements involving claims brought by individuals who suffered bone fractures or kidney damage, the drug maker will face increasing pressure to negotiate in good faith as individual trials approach.