Burg Simpson Leading National Hip Implant Litigation
Burg Simpson shareholder, Seth. A. Katz, has been appointed by the Hon. David A. Katz to serve as a member of the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in the multidistrict litigation against DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. over the alleged failure of its ASR XL Acetabular Hip System.
Speaking of his appointment Mr. Katz said, “I am extremely honored to have been appointed to assume a leadership position in what may become one of the most high-profile litigations in recent years.” Mr. Katz continued, “The evidence certainly suggests that thousands of individuals from across the country have had their health compromised due to DePuy’s disregard for patient safety. Despite being aware of the problems and risks that the design of metal-on-metal joints carry and the mounting clinical evidence pointing to this problem, DePuy failed to provide adequate warnings of the health risks associated with their device to the public and the medical community. Our clients deserve justice and fair compensation for the pain, suffering and life-altering experience they must now live through.”
