MANUFACTURING DEFECTS
There are few products on the market that have as many problems and recalls as hip replacements. For that reason, most lawsuits involving hip replacement surgery deal with faulty products. In 2011, The New York Times reported that the Articular Surface Replacement (ASR) device used in hip replacement surgeries received complaints 75% of the time. Johnson & Johnson, the maker of the ASR, pulled the product the same year but continued to sell its Pinnacle model, a similar hip replacement product with the same problems. In November 2017, the 9,000 patients that sued Johnson & Johnson collectively received $247 million in damages for the faulty product.
Ohio law provides a remedy for those injured by a faulty product. Under Section 2307.73 of the Ohio Code, it is illegal to sell a defective product on the market in Ohio, and the manufacturer can be held legally responsible for the damages they cause. Know that a dedicated DePuy hip replacement lawyer can work to hold these companies liable for your deserved compensation.
CONTACT A DEPUY HIP REPLACEMENT LAWYER TODAY
A hip replacement surgery that ends up failing and causing the patient pain is a terrible experience. While no one can take away the pain, Ohio law does protect those who suffered injuries. To learn more about your legal options, consider contacting a skilled DePuy hip replacement lawyer today for your initial consultation.
Charles E. Boyk Law Offices, LLC