Supreme Court ruling could have serious consequences for injured victims
admin February 27th, 2008
February 27, 2008
A ruling passed down by the Supreme Court concerning defective medical devices could have far-reaching implications for Texas medical malpractice victims. The ruling states that even if a medical device is found to be defective after being previously approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the maker of that device cannot be held liable for medical malpractice injuries in victims who were depending on those devices.
This surprise ruling was a serious blow to those who are suffering from medical device injuries and Texas medical malpractice. The ruling spans several medical devices, including artificial hip implants laden with bacteria and leaky painkiller patches that expose users to toxic and dangerous levels of drugs.
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