2nd Plaintiff Asks JPML for NexGen Knee MDL, But in Minnesota

WASHINGTON, D.C. - A Minnesota plaintiff alleging defects in his Zimmer NexGen High-Flex System knee replacement has filed a brief with the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation supporting the creation of a federal MDL, but asking that it be assigned to Minnesota. In re: Zimmer NexGen Knee Products Liability Litigation, MDL Docket 2272 (JPML).

The Judicial Panel is already considering a motion to coordinate the Zimmer NexGen High-Flex cases in Illinois (See related story on plaintiff Fred Stone's motion in this issue).

Ron Singsaas filed an Interested Party Response with the JPML on June 14, asking that his case and …