Representative Cases


Stryker – LFIT V40

Served on the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in litigation over defective Stryker LFIT hip implants

Plaintiff(s):

Individuals implanted with Stryker LFIT Anatomic CoCr V40 femoral heads who suffered device failures or required revision surgeries

Case type / claims:

Complex mass tort and product liability action alleging that defects in Stryker’s LFIT V40 femoral heads caused severe complications, including metallosis, dislocation and the need for revision surgery.

Defendant(s):

Stryker Orthopaedics and related entities

Jurisdiction:

U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts

Year:

2018

Outcome:

  • G&E served on the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee that reached a Confidential settlement reached in November 2018.