Served on Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in litigation over defective Smith & Nephew hip implants
Plaintiff(s):
Individuals implanted with Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) systems who suffered injuries from device failure.
Case type / claims:
Complex mass tort and product liability action alleging that Smith & Nephew’s metal-on-metal BHR hip implants caused metallosis, tissue necrosis, and device failure, requiring revision surgeries. The MDL encompassed approximately 300 cases.
Defendant(s):
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Jurisdiction:
U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
Year:
2022
Outcome:
- Confidential settlement reached. Grant & Eisenhofer served on the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee.
