Zyprexa (Olanzapine) Class Action - Notice of Class Certification

The Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia suggests to its members that they should seek legal advice immediately so that they may be properly apprised of their rights, particularly because of the limited time within which a potential claimant may "opt out".



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From the above document:

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This notice does not constitute medical advice. Patients who have been prescribed Zyprexa should consult with their physicians if they have any questions with respect to their medical condition and should not stop taking Zyprexa without consulting with their health care professional.

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IF YOU WISH TO EXCLUDE YOURSELF FROM THE CLASS PROCEEDING (“opt out”) you must deliver a written notice to one of the solicitors for the parties ... specifying your desire to opt out of the class proceedings. Notice of your decision to opt out must be received by either one of the solicitors by October 16, 2009.

ANY JUDGMENT OBTAINED ON THE COMMON ISSUES IN THE ACTION, WHETHER FAVOURABLE OR NOT, WILL BIND ALL CLASS MEMBERS WHO DO NOT OPT OUT OF THIS ACTION.

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