Stryker Trident Hip Implant Recipient Appeals Statute of Limitations Ruling

NEW YORK — Stryker Corp. (NYSE: SYK)is opposing an expedited appeal schedule sought by a pro se appellant whose 2012 lawsuit was the subject of a June 4 summary judgment decision on statute of limitations grounds.

Stryker’s Aug. 21 filing was in response to a scheduling motion submitted Aug. 13 by Maryann Guisto, who has also asked the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals for pro bono legal assistance.

Stryker said that Guisto’s proposed schedule would allow appellants a 91-day period in which to file and serve their opening brief, while reducing the response time for the appellees. Guisto, 70, has …