Johnson & Johnson was recently reportedly considering a settlement of over 11,000 DePuy ASR lawsuits in federal and state courts for $3 billion. Previously, experts and plaintiffs working with a DePuy recall lawsuit attorney reported that Johnson & Johnson was awaiting the outcomes of a series of bellwether trials scheduled to take place between September 2013 and January 2014 before making a settlement offer.

If you have been injured due to the allegedly defective hip implant devices, contact a DePuy recall lawsuit attorney to learn about your legal rights. You may be entitled to seek compensation from the manufacturer for your injuries.

DePuy Settlement in the Making?

According to court documents, the first bellwether trial in the federal lawsuit consolidation in Ohio was scheduled to begin on September 24, 2013. However, the proceeding was delayed over 90 days to allow for additional time for pretrial processes like document discovery and to determine a suitable schedule for all expert witnesses expected to testify.

Then, on October 1, 2013, before the start of a bellwether trial in California, the manufacturer decided to settle with the plaintiff for an undisclosed sum of money. On October 8, 2013, Bergen County District Court in New Jersey determined that a DePuy ASR lawsuit was resolved and proceeded to remove the trial from its calendar, according to court records.

The handful of scheduled or proposed ASR trials that are to happen in the fall of 2013 could mirror those that came before them and stand a good chance of ending in delay or settlements. Attorneys speculate that it is possible that these delays are connected to a possible mass settlement of cases, although such has yet to be seen. However, this is positive news for plaintiffs working with a DePuy recall lawsuit attorney in an attempt to seek compensation.

Allegations in DePuy Lawsuits

According to court documents, the side effects alleged by plaintiffs following implantation with the DePuy ASR metal-on-metal hip replacement device include the likelihood of components to rub against one another, releasing metal shards into the blood stream and nearby tissues. Such an occurrence can lead to metal poisoning, or metallosis, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Similarly, metal ions that break off could potentially cause neurological conditions and other side effects including:

• Vertigo
• Deafness
• Blindness
• Convulsions
• Headaches
• Peripheral neuropathy
• Cardiomyopathy
• Optic nerve damage
• Hypothyroidism

Johnson & Johnson recalled over 93,000 metal-on-metal hip implants across the globe in 2010, 33,000 of which were in the United States alone, prompting hundreds of patients to file lawsuits to seek damages for their injuries.

Those who have been injured or suffered from serious complications are urged to seek legal counsel to learn more about pending ASR settlements and side effects. Eligible plaintiffs may be entitled to seek compensation for medical wages, pain and suffering and loss of income.

Contact a DePuy Recall Lawsuit Attorney to Learn More

Have you or someone you love sustained injuries after receiving a DePuy hip implant? If you have been considering filing a claim but not made the first step, the American Injury Attorney Group can help. We can answer questions or concerns you have to the best of our ability and help you to determine if you have a claim. If you are residing in state in which the statute of limitations is quickly running out, it is important to contact a DePuy recall lawsuit attorney as soon as possible to seek your chance of filing a case. We will provide you with a free consultation and connect you with an experienced DePuy recall lawsuit attorney if we feel you have a valid claim.

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