Case Result

$1B

Product Liability

2016

Trial Verdict

Chicago, IL

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Case Details

Federal jury verdict against Johnson & Johnson and DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. for defective metal-on-metal hip replacement devices causing cobalt and chromium to leak into patients' bloodstreams, requiring device removal and further surgeries.

Additional Notes

More than $1 billion awarded to six plaintiffs, including $32 million in compensatory damages and the remainder in punitive damages. Defendants knew the device could cause injuries but failed to warn. Approximately 9,000 similar cases pending. Defendants rejected a pre-trial offer of $1.8 million. Verdict rendered December 2, 2016.

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