There have been many cases of problems and side effects associated with the use of Nuvaring birth control. Nuvaring is a third-generation birth control, which uses a new form of progestin called desogestrel. Studies have shown that the regular use of Nuvaring doubles the risk of blood clots which could lead to strokes, pulmonary embolism, heart attacks, and death. Many women suffering from the side effects and the families of those women who have died as a result of the side effects of using Nuvaring have filed individual cases claiming damages for the suffering and loss of life. A class action lawsuit can be filed when many of these individuals or individual cases are combined into one case for better management of claims and damages. This is what a Nuvaring class action means. A Nuva ring class action lawsuit is being considered by bringing the individual cases together.

When an individual or the family of the deceased joins a class action lawsuit such as a Nuvaring class action lawsuit, they may have to sign some papers declaring that they forfeit the right to file individual lawsuits against the company. If a class action lawsuit, like the Nuva ring class action lawsuit, is successful, the compensation awards damages to the individuals and families suing the company, according to the level of damage caused. In most of these class action cases every member of the lawsuit is entitled to an equal amount of compensation. The attorneys usually receive a part of the compensation awarded but do not charge the clients any fees if the lawsuit is unsuccessful.

The compensation awarded in a class action lawsuit is split up into two parts as punitive damages and compensatory damages. The compensatory damages address the defendants or those being sued and direct damage. The funds are used to address the actual damages caused by the defendants, such as illness, loss of life, and/or pain and suffering. The punitive damages portion is a punishment for the company that has caused harm. The punitive damages awarded in large class action lawsuits like a Nuvaring class action lawsuit, could be very high, when it is shown that the company has shown disregard for the health, safety or well being of the individual plaintiffs.

A class action lawsuit like Nuva ring class action can also become a jury trial, or it can be settled before the trial starts. A Jury trial in a Nuvaring class action lawsuit could create some problems because the company will have to pay heavy damages and could appeal this decision. The appeal process could last for many years, and the plaintiffs could have to wait for many years before seeing any money. The company could also declare itself as bankrupt, which will mean that the plaintiffs will never be compensated.