Plaintiff awarded more than $2 million in Zimmer Kinectiv hip replacement case decided at trial. He is represented by Boca hip replacement lawyer Joe Osborne.
In what is believed to be the first case involving a Zimmer Kinectiv hip implant system that went to trial, the judge found the defendant responsible for the plaintiff’s injuries, awarding him more than $2 million. After a two-week trial in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the judge found that the hip implant was a defective product and it caused a number of injuries to the plaintiff, Michael Brian McDonald, PhD.
Joseph Osborne, Jr., of Osborne & Francis in Boca Raton, Fla., represents Dr. McDonald, along with other plaintiffs around the country suing hip implant manufacturers due to injuries caused by the devices. “We are very happy for Dr. McDonald and satisfied that our efforts lead to compensation for all the serious medical problems, pain and suffering he needlessly had to endure and will continue to endure,” Osborne says.
Osborne tried the case with Randi McGinn and Allegra Carpenter of McGinn, Carpenter, Montoya & Love, P.A., of Albuquerque, N.M. There are a number of cases filed against Zimmer because alleged defective implants have caused injuries to patients.
In a 27-page decision filed on March 31, New Mexico Judge Nan G. Nash found that,
The total damages award, which doesn’t include punitive damages, totals $2,027,424.91. It includes,
“Dr. McDonald is just one of thousands of people who have suffered through defective hip implants made by various manufacturers. We have a lot of work to do for all our other clients and look forward to telling their stories and fighting for just compensation for what they’ve had to go through,” Osborne says.
If you or a family member have any questions about defective hip implants or have suffered injuries because of the Zimmer, or other, hip implant, contact Boca Raton hip replacement lawyer Joe Osborne at (561) 293-2600 or fill out this online contact form. You can discuss your case, how the law may apply and your best legal options to protect your rights and obtain compensation for your injuries.
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