Court Denies Medtronic's Motion for Summary Judgement
Defibrillator manufacturer Medtronic asked the US District Court of Minnesota to consider a motion for summary judgement. Their request was based on the claim that federal preemption barred the plaintiffs' claims. The plaintiffs' main complaint sites state law product liability claims sounding in negligence and strict liability. Other claims include violations of state Consumer Protection Statutes, violations of Minnesota false advertising and deceptive trade practices statutes, and misrepresentation by omission. The plaintiffs' seek damages for personal injuries that resulted from their use of Medtronic devices.
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