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Jury Awards $1 Billion to Patients With Defective Pinnacle Artificial Hips

A federal jury in Dallas, TX on Thursday ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay over $1 billion to patients who alleged that Johnson & Johnson “hid flaws in its Pinnacle artificial hips that had to be surgically removed” and, due to their DePuy hips leaching cobalt and chromium material into their bloodstreams, “experienced tissue death, bone erosion and other injuries they attributed to design flaws.”

The jury found that officials at J&J’s DePuy unit, manufacturer of the hips, “knew the devices were defective, but failed to properly warn doctors and patients about the risk they would fail.”

The award provides more than $30 million in actual damages and more than $1 billion in punitive damages, for the 6 individual patients covered by the case. The company still faces“almost 9,000 lawsuits” filed against it regarding the hips.

While J&J has previously paid $2.5 billion to settle claims relating to its ASR line of artificial hips, which were recalled in 2010, its Pinnacle artificial hips were not covered by this settlement.

Lore Law Firm Reviewing Defective Pinnacle Hip Replacement Cases

Our firm is currently reviewing cases on behalf of individuals who have DePuy Pinnacle hip implants.  The review is confidential and free of charge.  If we are able to pursue a claim on your behalf, there are no fees or costs due unless and until we obtain a recovery for you.

Our Injury Attorneys Can Help You

If you have a DePuy Pinnacle hip implant, you may be entitled to substantial financial compensation and should contact our firm immediately for a free and confidential case review and consultation. Please use the form on the right side of this page  or call us toll-free 24 hours a day at (866) 559-0400.

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