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Hip & Knee Implant Litigation

Plaintiffs’ Firms Seek Disbursement of $1.6 Million from Durom Hip Cup Common Benefit Fund

Two firms that represent plaintiffs in the Zimmer Durom Hip Cup multidistrict litigation have asked a federal judge to begin disbursing money from the common benefit fund, arguing that they have so far incurred more than $1.6 million in MDL-related expenses.

Hip & Knee Implant Litigation

Symmetry Medical Dismissed from M-Cor Hip Case for Lack of Jurisdiction

A Washington federal judge has dismissed without prejudice claims asserted against Symmetry Medical Inc. in an M-Cor System hip replacement action, finding the court lacks jurisdiction because the company did not direct its business activities toward the state.

Hip & Knee Implant Litigation

Counsel Seeks Reduction of Zimmer Durom Hip Common Benefit Fund Assessment to 1 Percent

An attorney representing four claimants who never filed suit in the Zimmer Durom Hip Cup multidistrict litigation but did participate in mediation have asked a New Jersey federal judge to reduce the common benefit fund assessment to 1 percent for their cases.

Drugs & Medical Devices

Bard Moves for New Trial in Wake of $3.6 Million IVC Filter Verdict

C.R. Bard Inc. has moved for a new trial in the first IVC filter bellwether lawsuit, arguing that the $3.6 million plaintiff’s verdict was inconsistent because the jury found Bard adequately warned of the device’s risks, yet was negligent in failing to warn of the risks.