Product Liability Lawsuit News and Information
Stryker Trident Ceramic Hip Replacement Lawsuits
Trident ceramic hip replacement systems manufactured by Stryker Corporation, have been associated with a number of reports involving loosening of the parts and squeaking in the hip joint. These problems can reduce an individuals ability to participate in activities they otherwise would, cause severe pain, and may lead to the need for additional surgeries.
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Motion Filed to Consolidate Lawsuits Over da Vinci Robotic Surgery
A motion has been filed with the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) to consolidate and centralize all federal product liability lawsuits over the da Vinci Surgical System, which is machine used during a variety of robotic surgery procedures.
Pradaxa Lawsuits Filed Over Uncontrolled Bleeding, Death
The number of Pradaxa lawsuits filed in federal district courts throughout the United States is continuing to increase, with at least six complaints filed over the past week involving individuals who suffered uncontrollable bleeding after receiving the medication.
Da Vinci Surgery Lawsuit Alleges Robot Damaged to Vaginal Cuff, Bowel
An Alabama woman has filed a product liability lawsuit against the makers of the Da Vinci surgery robot, alleging that design defects caused her to suffer serious internal injuries to her vaginal cuff and bowel during a hysterectomy.
Knee and Hip Replacements Fail At Higher Rate for Smokers: Study
Smoking may be a factor in the long-term success or failure of a hip and knee replacement system, according to two new studies.
Wright Conserve Hip Recall Should Have Been Issued in 2005: Lawsuit
According to allegations raised in a product liability lawsuit, Wright Medical Group should have issued a recall for their Conserve hip replacement system as early as 2005, amid reports that a number of users were experiencing serious problems with the implant, including early failure that may require additional revision surgery.
Parties Dispute the Plan for Discovery in Zimmer NexGen Knee Lawsuits
At a status conference today in federal court, lawyers representing various plaintiffs who are pursuing an injury lawsuit over Zimmer NexGen knee replacements are expected to ask the court to resolve a disagreement over the proposed discovery plan and exchange of documents needed to prepare for trials.
Lawsuit Filed Over Smith & Nephew Total Knee Replacement Failure
A Louisiana man has filed a lawsuit over a Smith & Nephew total knee replacement, which allegedly failed less than one year after surgery.
Kia Optima Lawsuit Filed Over Death From Collapsed Seat
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed by the family of a woman who died in an auto accident when the seat of a Kia Optima collapsed during the collision.
Circular Saw Injury Lawsuit Filed Against Lowes, Hitachi
A Texas man has filed a product liability lawsuit against Lowe’s and Hitachi Koki, alleging that a defective circular saw left him blind in one eye.
Limitations Period for Accutane Lawsuits Not Necessarily Started by Warning
In a decision that could have widespread ramifications on the drug industry, the New Jersey Supreme Court has ruled that the statute of limitations on filing a product liability lawsuit does not always begin when the FDA places a warning on a drug’s label.
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