Case Result

$247M

Product Liability

2017

Trial Verdict

New York, NY

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Case Details

Six people in New York who were fitted with Pinnacle artificial hips that subsequently had to be surgically removed were awarded $247 million in a decision against Johnson & Johnson. The jury found that the company did not warn medical professionals and patients that the devices were defective despite knowing they might fail prematurely.

Additional Notes

Jury verdict against Johnson & Johnson's DePuy unit for defective Pinnacle artificial hips. Total award included $168 million in punitive damages and $79 million in actual damages. Company accused of improper marketing and insufficient testing.

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