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• Process for Selecting Bard IVC Filter Bellwether Lawsuits Outlined in MDL

  May 11, 2016

  Austin Kirk

  An initial pool of 48 cases will eventually be narrowed down to six Bard IVC bellwether early test trial cases.

• More IVC Blood Clot Filter Lawsuits to be Prepared for Bellwether Trials

  April 18, 2016

  Austin Kirk

  Two new bellwether selection plans have been presented in Bard IVC and Cook IVC filter litigation.

• Bard IVC Filter Lawsuits Discovery Schedule Seeks To Make Cases Trial Ready by Early 2017

  January 27, 2016

  Austin Kirk

  Bard IVC filter cases that have already been going through the discovery process should be ready for trial by early 2017, according to a proposed discovery schedule.

• Reports of Bard IVC Filter Complications to be Provided in MDL

  January 7, 2016

  Austin Kirk

  A federal judge has ordered C.R. Bard to identify plaintiffs linked to adverse event reports filed with the FDA in litigation over Bard IVC filter complications.

• IVC Filter Problems Did Not Stop C.R. Bard From Selling Them, NBC News Report Shows

  January 5, 2016

  Austin Kirk

  Memos obtained by NBC suggest that C.R. Bard knew for years that its Bard G2 filters were linked to cases of tilting, perforation and migration, but failed to warn the public or remove the devices from the market.

• Short Form Complaints Approved for Filing of Bard IVC Filter Lawsuits

  December 29, 2015

  Austin Kirk

  A federal judge is allowing plaintiffs to file abbreviated short form complaints to better handle the expected influx of Bard IVC filter complication lawsuits expected in coming months and years.

• Lawsuits Over IVC Filter Migration, Perforation Injuries Begin to Mount

  December 21, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A growing number of IVC filter lawsuits are being filed against Cook Medical and C.R. Bard by plaintiffs nationwide who suffered complications due to fractures and filter migration.

• Bard G2 IVC Filter Fractured and Strut Lodged in Missouri Woman’s Back, Lawsuit Alleges

  December 1, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A lawsuit filed by a Missouri woman alleges that a Bard G2 filter fractured, and one of the struts became lodged in her back, leaving her with severe and permanent injuries.

• Lawyers in Bard IVC Filter Litigation Appointed to Leadership Positions in MDL

  November 3, 2015

  Austin Kirk

  A group of 22 different plaintiffs attorneys have been appointed to serve in various leadership positions in the federal litigation for all Bard IVC filter lawsuits.

• Organization of Bard Blood Clot Filter Lawsuits to be Discussed at MDL Status Conference

  October 29, 2015

  Austin Kirk

  Lawyers involved in the federal Bard IVC filter lawsuits are scheduled to meet today with the judge presiding over the litigation, for an initial status conference.