Federal DePuy Pinnacle Hip Lawsuits Move Forward, as Plaintiffs Seek to Modify Order Pertaining to Health Authorizations
New York, New York (PRWEB) May 25, 2015 -- Thousands of DePuy Pinnacle lawsuits (http://www.consumerinjurylawyers.com/depuy-pinnacle/lawsuit) continue to move forward in the federal multidistrict litigation now underway in U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas. According to a Motion filed on May 20th, plaintiffs’ attorneys have asked the Court to modify the Case Management Order pertaining to the Limited Authorization to Disclose Health Information. Among other things, the Motion seeks the adoption of a new form that would specifically exclude certain information from the scope of the authorization. (In re: DePuy Orthopaedics Inc. Pinnacle Hip Implant Product Liability Litigation, MDL No. 2244)
“Our Firm represents hundreds of DePuy Pinnacle plaintiffs who have cases pending in this proceeding. We are monitoring this matter closely, and look forward to the Court’s decision,” says Sandy A. Liebhard, a partner with Bernstein Liebhard LLP, a nationwide law firm representing the victims of defective drugs and medical devices. The Firm continues to offer free legal evaluations to individuals who were allegedly harmed by the all-metal Pinnacle hip device.
DePuy Pinnacle Hip Allegations
Court records indicate that more than 7,500 cases were pending in DePuy Pinnacle litigation as of May 1st, all of which involve a metal-on-metal version of the DePuy Orthpaedics’ Pinnacle Hip Replacement System that utilizes the Ultamet liner. Plaintiffs allege that this design has a propensity to shed dangerous amounts of toxic metal debris, which places recipients at risk for metallosis, chronic pain, premature device failure and other complications that may necessitate revision surgery to remove and replace the device.
According to court documents, the federal DePuy Pinnacle litigation is currently in the process of selecting a case for its second bellwether trial. The first trial concluded last October with a verdict for the defense. (Case No. 11-cv-3590)
Individuals who allegedly suffered serious complications due to the metal-on-metal version of the DePuy Pinnacle hip replacement may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages and other damages. To learn more about filing a DePuy Pinnacle lawsuit, please visit Bernstein Liebhard LLP’s website. For a free and confidential evaluation of your case, call 800-511-5092 today.
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