Attorney General McCuskey Reminds West Virginia Consumers to File Claims for Lipitor Overcharges
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is reminding West Virginia consumers who purchased Lipitor between March 24, 2010, and November 30, 2011, to file claims for compensation. The settlement money is due to overcharging caused by delayed generic competition for the cholesterol medication. Consumers have until July 28, 2025, to file their claims.
Notices have been appearing in newspapers and magazines, and the Attorney General’s Office wants to assure consumers that this is a legitimate settlement and remind consumers that the time to file a claim is limited.
WHO QUALIFIES FOR COMPENSATION?
You are eligible to file a claim if you:
- Purchased brand-name Lipitor in West Virginia
- Paid for Lipitor (including insurance copays or out-of-pocket costs)
- Made these purchases between March 24, 2010, and November 30, 2011
- Even if you made a claim under a private class action lawsuit, you are still eligible to submit a claim in this settlement.
HOW TO FILE YOUR CLAIM
- Receipts are not necessary to file a claim.
- Online: Visit www.WVLipitorclaim.com (fastest option)
- By Mail: Send completed claim form to:
WV Lipitor Settlement P.O. Box 2031 Tustin, CA 92780
Questions? Call toll-free (888) 250-6810
Earlier this year, West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey announced that the state had reached a settlement agreement with Pfizer Inc. (and related companies) and Ranbaxy Inc. (and related companies) as the result of an antitrust lawsuit that alleged the two companies conspired to delay the introduction onto the market of a cheaper generic version of Lipitor for 20 months. Lipitor’s original patent expired on March 24, 2010.
“This settlement is about holding pharmaceutical companies accountable for putting their bottom line before people,” Attorney General McCuskey said. “Consumers can file a claim for Lipitor overcharges so they can rightfully be compensated for money they shouldn’t have had to spend for medication they need.”
The consumer settlement is being disbursed by ILYM Group, a third-party claims administrator. Call the ILYM Group at (888) 250-6810 with questions about claims.
