Case Result

$502M

Defective Medical Devices

Trial Verdict
Lufkin, TX

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Case Details

Medical device maker Johnson & Johnson was ordered to pay damages to 5 patients over flawed artificial hip devices (Pinnacle brand) that prematurely failed. A federal-court jury found company officials aware of flaws but failed to warn.

Additional Notes

Award included $142 million in actual damages and $360 million in punitive damages. J&J had previously settled ASR hip lawsuits for $2.5 billion in 2013. J&J intends to appeal.

Lufkin, TX
3.90 rating (7 reviews)
3 attorneys
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