Tuesday, October 26, 2010

ASR Hip Replacement Recall

DePuy, a Johnson & Johnson company, has recalled its ASR Hip Resurfacing System and ASR XL Acetabular System after a 13% failure rate. Johnson & Johnson DePuy has placed 93,000 of the recalled model hip replacements, which means that approximately 12,000 of these units are likely to fail. The failed units will require replacement surgery.

DePuy released a statement saying it “intends to cover reasonable and customary costs of testing and treatment associated with the ASR recall, including revision surgery if it is necessary”. This statement is filled with corporate legal double-speak which promises nothing. If you are contacted by DePuy, you should sign nothing and send them nothing without first consulting an experienced attorney.

Even if you have no symptoms, you are entitled to compensation. Contact our office for a free consultation.

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Governor Schwarzenegger Signs Expedited Jury Trials Act

On September 30, 2010 Governor Schwarzenegger signed the Expedited Jury Trials Act.  The bill will give Californians the option to have a simplified one day jury trial in civil matters.  Under AB 2284, if both sides agree, civil trials can be heard before an eight member jury, 6 of whom must agree on a verdict that will be binding with limited right of appeal.  Not only does the act provide an opportunity for effecient and economical access to jury trials to Californians, but also helps streamline case management and trial efficiency for California Civil Courts.

Consumer Attorneys for Californians (CAOC) was a major proponent of the bill and was integral in its passage.  For more information please visit the CAOC website below.

http://www.caoc.com/CA/