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Hip & Knee Implant Litigation

Zimmer Moves to Protect Documents from Outside Litigation in NexGen Knee MDL

Zimmer has moved for a protective order in the NexGen Knee MDL to bar plaintiffs from discovering what the defendant argues are irrelevant documents and depositions relating to the company’s prior litigation with New York surgeon Dr. W. Norman Scott.

Benzene

XL Specialty Opposes Summary Judgment Motion, Says Benzene Defendant ‘Strains’ Policy Language

An insurer involved in a coverage dispute relating to underlying benzene claims has opposed the policyholder’s summary judgment motion, arguing there is no ambiguity in the policy’s claims notification clause.

Benzene

S.C. Benzene Plaintiffs Oppose Motion to Compel Discovery Responses as Untimely

Benzene plaintiffs in a South Carolina case have opposed a recent motion to compel, arguing that the defense attempts to obtain more information from the plaintiffs were untimely.

Drugs & Medical Devices

Par Granted Summary Judgment in IPLA Action Involving Cholestyramine Powder

An Indiana federal judge has awarded Par Pharmaceuticals Corp. summary judgment in an Indiana Products Liability Act lawsuit in which a woman claimed she found latex glove pieces in Par’s cholestyramine powder.