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Reinsurance & Arbitration

Parties Drop Dispute Over Whether $3.7 Million Reinsurance Case Should be Arbitrated

Certain Lloyd’s of London Underwriters has agreed to dismissal of its dispute with a group of insurers over whether a $3.7 million reinsurance dispute should be arbitrated, according to a joint stipulation of dismissal filed before a Maryland federal judge.

Hip & Knee Implant Litigation

Fla. Federal Judge Transfers Stryker Hip Replacement Case to N.J., Refuses to Dismiss

A Florida federal judge has transferred a Stryker hip replacement lawsuit to New Jersey federal court on personal jurisdiction grounds, finding the interests of justice require transfer of the action rather than dismissal.

Hip & Knee Implant Litigation

Ark. Federal Judge Retains Jurisdiction over Biomet M2a Hip Case

An Arkansas federal judge has retained jurisdiction over an M2a Magnum hip action, ruling that although the plaintiff’s surgeries took place in a different jurisdiction, Biomet waived venue and therefore it would be inappropriate to sua sponte dismiss or transfer the case.

Drugs & Medical Devices

Pa. Woman Awarded $120 Million in Ethicon Transvaginal Mesh Case

A jury has awarded a Pennsylvania woman $120 million on claims that Ethicon Inc. negligently designed its Gynecare TVT-O transvaginal mesh device, causing her to undergo revision surgery and suffer multiple injuries.