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Hip & Knee Implant Litigation

Majority of Claims Dismissed in Bair Hugger Infection Case; Consumer Protection Claims to Proceed

A Minnesota federal judge has dismissed product liability claims in a case alleging infection caused by a Bair Hugger warming device during hip implant surgery, ruling they are subsumed by the Ohio Products Liability Act.

Drugs & Medical Devices

Calif. Woman Sues Allergan, Says IBS Drug Viberzi Caused Her Pancreatitis

A California woman who developed pancreatitis after ingesting Viberzi to treat her irritable bowel syndrome has sued Allergan Inc., accusing it of failing to warn doctors of the drug’s propensity to cause pancreatitis in people without a gallbladder.

Drugs & Medical Devices

Product Liability Claims Dismissed in Bair Hugger Infection Case; Consumer Protection Claims Survive

A Minnesota federal judge has dismissed claims of design and manufacturing defect, negligence and breach of warranty in a case alleging infection caused by a Bair Hugger warming device, ruling they are subsumed by the Ohio Products Liability Act.

Reinsurance & Arbitration

Texas Appeals Court Upholds Summary Judgment Award to Reinsurer in Annuity Payout Case

A Texas appeals court has upheld an award of summary judgment to a reinsurer on a breach of contract claim in an annuity payout dispute, ruling there is no question of fact as to whether the plaintiff insurer performed its obligations under the subject reinsurance agreement.