Revision Surgeries for Metal-on-Metal Hips on Rise
The British medical journal The Bone and Joint Journal is reporting that revision surgeries for metal-on-metal hip implants is rising significantly in the United Kingdom.
Read MoreNY Times Exposes the Artificial Hip Debacle for What It Is
The recent NY Times piece “Can Your Hip Replacement Kill You?” is a fine example of the importance of quality journalism. Jeanne Lenzer, an award-winning
Read MoreJohnson & Johnson’s Depuy Hip Headaches May Reach as Far as India
DePuy and its parent company Johnson & Johnson may be forced to deal with their product’s failures in India in the very near future. DePuy’s
Read MoreWright Medical Settles Remainder of Metal-on-Metal Hip Lawsuits for $90 Million
After six years of legal wrangling, Wright Medical has agreed to settle its approximately 600 remaining artificial hip lawsuits for $90 million. According to the
Read MoreNew Mexico Judge Orders Zimmer Inc to Pay Millions
After a two week trial in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a judge cited “unreasonably dangerous design,” and ordered medical device manufacturer Zimmer Inc. to pay more
Read MoreNew Stryker Metal on Metal Hip Replacement Settlement Expanded
Stryker Corporation and Howmedica Osteonics Corporation have once again agreed to expand their settlement offer and include new claimants after their last settlement offer in
Read MoreStryker Corporation Announces That It Will Compensate More Patients Who’ve Had Stryker Rejuvenate Hips
Stryker Corporation reached an agreement to compensate additional eligible U.S. patients who had surgery to replace their Rejuvenate Modular-Neck hip stem and/or ABG II Modular-Neck
Read MorePinnacle Hip Lawsuits Move Forward After Court Denies Appeal
The 5th District court in Texas recently denied a defense motion for an expedited appeal and a postponement in the pending bellwether trial scheduled for
Read MoreTexas Judge Reduces Defective Pinnacle Hip Lawsuit Award
A Texas federal judge has ruled that the $500 million jury award should be reduced to $151 million after his review of Texas law. The
Read MoreJohnson & Johnson Unethical and Illegal Drug and Device Marketing: A Review of the Steven Brill Article
In a groundbreaking report, Steven Brill and The Huffington Post have combined to produce a 58,000-word, 15-part Brill-reported series, “America’s Most Admired Law Breaker.” This
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