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<\/a>A Texas federal jury recently awarded $502 million to five plaintiffs with Johnson & Johnson\u2019s defective DePuy Orthopaedics Pinnacle metal on metal hip implant. After hearing 37-days of testimony, jurors found J&J liable for gross negligence, fraud, and failure to warn doctors and patients about the device\u2019s dangers.<\/p>\nThe trial was a \u201cbellwether\u201d case to help gauge the possible settlements for 7,000 other plaintiffs alleging J&J\u2019s metal hip replacements spread metal fragments throughout their bloodstream and caused other serious complications. Many hip-replacement patients allege they required additional surgeries to correct inadequacies of the device.<\/p>\n
J&J sets aside $2.5 billion for hip implant lawsuits<\/b><\/h3>\n
The verdict is a huge win for other J&J hip implant injury victims. In 2014, J&J won a similar trial alleging defects in the DePuy Orthopaedics Pinnacle metal on metal hip implant.<\/p>\n
Despite the 2014 victory, J&J understands the writing on the wall. In 2013, the company announced it set aside $2.5 billion to settle lawsuits related to its defective metal on metal hip implants.<\/p>\n
Giant medical device manufacturer still refuses to accept responsibility<\/b><\/h3>\n
After the recent trial, J&J representatives announced a forthcoming appeal of the massive $502 verdict and steadfastly denied any wrongdoing. In spite of being hit with $360 million in punitive damages, J&J still refuses to acknowledge the role its negligent behavior played in causing harm to innocent victims.<\/p>\n
While The Cochran Firm, D.C. did not provide representation to any of the parties involved in this case, our law firm regularly represents victims harmed by powerful entities like Johnson & Johnson. Victims should know these trials are ongoing and may still be able to file lawsuits and potentially collect compensation for their injuries.<\/p>\n
Johnson & Johnson hip implant lawsuit attorneys<\/b><\/h3>\n
If you or a loved one were implanted with a Johnson & Johnson metal on metal hip replacement, contact The Cochran Firm, D.C. for a free consultation<\/strong>. There are no costs to speak to an attorney and we do not collect any legal fees unless we win your case.<\/p>\n