June 26, 2015 - Residents of Newark and other locales in New Jersey with Stryker Hip Implants take note! Stryker Corporation has recently agreed to a 1.4 billion dollar settlement in its liigation over its Stryker Rejuvenate and Stryker ABGII Hip Implants.
Current Status of Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII Hip Lawsuits
Shortly after the Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip recalls, Stryker joined Johnson & Johnson, Biomet and a number of other manufacturers of metal hips being sued by plaintiffs claiming the devices are defective, prone to failure and can lead to Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip metallosis and metal poisoning. There are currently over 2,300 lawsuits pending against Stryker, the majority consolidated under Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip multidistrict litigation. Most of the MDL cases will be tried in New Jersey and Minnesota. Consolidating multiple lawsuits into an MDL conserves the resources, time and money of all those involved in the cases, expediting the litigation and allowing for more consistent rulings. Some of the allegations by plaintiffs regarding the Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip recalls include the following:
· The Stryker hip devices can undergo corrosion, fretting and deterioration
· The Stryker hip devices can cause metal toxicity and poisoning in patients
· Stryker marketed the ABGII and Rejuvenate as being well-suited to younger, more active patients, claiming it was safe and would last form 12-15 years—neither of which turned out to be true.
· Stryker failed to properly test the ABGII and Rejuvenate
· The Rejuvenate and ABGII devices contain serious design and manufacturing flaws
· The Stryker implants can cause serious, even permanent damage to patients
· Stryker knew—or should have known—the product was inherently more dangerous than other hip implants currently on the market
· Stryker aggressively marketed the product without benefit of consumer information outlining the specific risks of the devices
· Stryker failed to tell surgeons or consumers that there were much safer alternatives available.
If you have experienced problems associated with your recalled Stryker hip implant, you are urged to contact an experienced New Jersey Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip lawyer as soon as possible.
How the New Jersey Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII Hip
Statute of Limitations May Affect You
All states have specific time limits for consumers to file product liability cases; most states have a two-year statute and New Jersey is no exception. In the state of New Jersey, action must be brought within two years from the date the injury occurred. This means that your window of opportunity is relatively narrow. Because determining just when your statute will run can be very complex, it could be beneficial for you to speak to a knowledgeable New Jersey Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip lawyer. All New Jersey residents—such as those in the following locales—are encouraged to speak to a New Jersey Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip lawyer:
· Newark, New Jersey
· Jersey City, New Jersey
· Paterson, New Jersey
· Elizabeth, New Jersey
· Edison, New Jersey
· Toms River, New Jersey
· Trenton, New Jersey
· Clifton, New Jersey
Getting the Help You Need From a New Jersey Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII Hip Lawyer
Only a highly qualified, knowledgeable New Jersey Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip lawyer can assess your case, look at your injuries and determine how best to proceed with your case. Evidence continues to mount that metal hip implants such as the Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII hip devices have led to serious, sometimes permanent or fatal injuries. You may be eligible to file a lawsuit against Stryker which seeks compensation for current and future medical expenses, lost wages, loss of future earnings, pain and suffering and other damages.