Former Nurse Sues GE for NSF Caused By Omniscan
Greta Carolus, a former nurse, resident and citizen of Loveland, Colorado, is suing General Electric Company, GE Healthcare, Inc. and GE Healthcare Bio-Sciences Corporation for a rare disease caused by the drug OmniscanTM, through the Law Firm of Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine, P.C. claiming that their drug caused her the debilitating skin and joint disease known as Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF). Burg Simpson is currently involved in the representation of more than 20 individuals with Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF). The suit seeks damages for fifteen separate causes of action. "Within days after being administered OmniscanTM, Ms. Carolus developed symptoms associated with NSF/NFD, which was formally diagnosed in November 2005, and which has progressed to widespread fibrosis and edema in areas including, but not limited to, her arms, legs, and associated joints," says Peter W. Burg, a partner in the Denver litigation law firm of Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine. "This disease has caused Ms. Carolus to suffer this condition and has caused permanent effects affecting her throughout her lifetime and could lead to death," said Burg. Ms. Carolus is now wheelchair bound with limited extension of her legs, several fingers and elbows. Ms. Carolus was forced to leave her employment as a nurse as a result of her debilitating injuries.
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