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After a two-month trial and a one-week period of jury deliberations, the jury in a case against medical device and home consumer goods company Johnson & Johnson has returned a $500 million verdict in the plaintiffs’ favor. Johnson & Johnson manufactured and marketed the DePuy hip implant product, consisting of a metal-on-metal device.<\/p>\n

There are over 8,000 additional lawsuits pending<\/a> against Johnson & Johnson regarding the DePuy hip implant device. The lawsuits have been consolidated in a Multi-District Litigation proceeding. This mechanism is similar to a class action in that it seeks to streamline the judicial process, but differs because each claimant receives an independent assessment of his or her particular claim.<\/p>\n

Shortly after hitting the market, patients who received the DePuy device reported experiencing severe problems, including a tendency of the device to fail much more quickly than the company stated it would. The manufacturer advertised the hip implant device as being safe, durable, long-lasting, ideally suited for young patients, and ideal for individuals who lead an active lifestyle.<\/p>\n

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After a two-month trial and a one-week period of jury deliberations, the jury in a case against medical device and home consumer goods company Johnson & Johnson has returned a $500 million verdict in the plaintiffs’ favor. Johnson & Johnson manufactured and marketed the DePuy hip implant product, consisting of a metal-on-metal device. 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