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Drugs & Medical Devices

Calif. Federal Judge Refuses to Reopen Discovery in Bard IVC Filter Action

A California federal judge has denied a plaintiff’s request to reopen discovery in a C.R. Bard IVC filter action, finding no evidence that defendant’s prior disclosures or productions were incomplete or correct.

Drugs & Medical Devices

N.Y. Federal Judge Excludes Portion of Expert Testimony in Ethicon Pelvic Mesh Case

A New York federal judge has granted in part defendants’ motion to exclude the expert testimony of Dr. Michael T. Margolis in an Ethicon pelvic mesh case, finding his opinion that the plaintiff’s injuries were caused by a defective device is unhelpful because he does not explain how a defect caused the injuries.

Drugs & Medical Devices

Construction Defect, Redhibition Claims to Proceed in Allergan Breast Implant Case

A Louisiana federal judge has allowed claims of construction defect and redhibition to proceed against Allergan Inc. in a lawsuit targeting its silicone breast implants, ruling that the claims are not preempted because the plaintiff pled that the manufacturer violated federal regulations.

Asbestos

La. Federal Court Stays Execution of $2.58 Million Judgment in Asbestos Action Pending Appeal

A Louisiana federal court has stayed the execution of a $2.58 million judgment in an asbestos verdict, concluding that a bond secured by the defendant is sufficient to justify the stay while the case is on appeal.