Reviewed by Laurence P. Banville, Esq.Frequently asked questions
What is an Eliquis lawsuit and who can file one in New York?
Eliquis (apixaban) lawsuits allege that Bristol-Myers Squibb and Pfizer failed to adequately warn patients and doctors about the risk of severe, uncontrollable internal bleeding. New York residents who suffered a serious bleeding event—such as gastrointestinal hemorrhage, intracranial bleeding, or required hospitalization—after taking Eliquis may be eligible to file a product liability claim. Under New York law, both the manufacturer and prescribing physician could be named as defendants depending on the facts of your case.
What is the statute of limitations for an Eliquis lawsuit in New York?
New York's statute of limitations for personal injury and product liability claims is generally three years from the date of injury under CPLR §214. For most Eliquis cases, the clock starts when the bleeding injury or serious harm occurred, not when you discovered that Eliquis caused it. In limited circumstances involving latent or delayed injuries, a discovery-based accrual rule may apply, but this is the exception rather than the default. Because deadlines are strict and fact-specific, consulting a New York attorney as soon as possible is critical to preserving your right to sue.
What types of injuries are linked to Eliquis lawsuits?
The most serious injuries alleged in Eliquis litigation include uncontrolled gastrointestinal bleeding, intracranial hemorrhage (bleeding in the brain), excessive surgical or post-operative bleeding, and death. A central concern in many cases is that, unlike older blood thinners such as warfarin, Eliquis lacked an approved reversal agent for years, meaning emergency physicians had no reliable way to stop life-threatening bleeds in patients taking the drug.
How does a New York Eliquis lawsuit work if cases are in federal multidistrict litigation?
Many Eliquis cases have been consolidated in federal multidistrict litigation (MDL), which streamlines pre-trial proceedings like discovery and expert testimony across thousands of similar cases nationwide. Even if your case is part of an MDL, you still file as an individual plaintiff and your specific facts—your injuries, your medical records, your losses—drive your claim’s value. A New York attorney experienced in pharmaceutical mass tort litigation can coordinate your individual case within the MDL while protecting your rights under NY law.