Spinal Fusion Medical Device Settlement | Alabama & Georgia
$36,000,000 Spinal Fusion Medical Device Settlement
Result: $36 million global settlement secured in a multi-plaintiff case involving defective spinal fusion medical devices. Our team coordinated complex medical evidence, engineering analysis, and manufacturer accountability to obtain meaningful compensation for patients harmed by device failure.
Case Snapshot: What Happened
- Practice Area: Defective Medical Devices / Product Liability
- Injuries: Failed spinal fusion, revision surgeries, chronic pain, mobility loss
- Defendants: Medical device manufacturer(s)
- Scope: Multi-plaintiff litigation with shared defect theories
- Resolution: Negotiated settlement prior to trial
How We Proved the Claim in This Spinal Fusion Medical Device Settlement
| Proof Strategy | What Moved the Case Forward |
|---|---|
| Medical Causation | Expert testimony linking device design and materials to fusion failure and revision surgeries. |
| Engineering Analysis | Biomechanical review showing stress points, breakage risk, and deviation from safer alternatives. |
| Regulatory & Corporate Records | Internal documents revealing known risks, inadequate warnings, and post-market issues. |
| Plaintiff Coordination | Consistent defect theory across plaintiffs to demonstrate widespread harm and liability exposure. |
What This Result Means for Injured Patients
- Accountability for manufacturers when devices fail patients.
- Compensation for medical bills, lost income, pain, and future care.
- Leverage created by thorough preparation and trial-ready cases.
Every case is different. Many claims must be filed within two years, and some notices are shorter—call to confirm your exact deadline. Alabama applies contributory negligence rules, while Georgia uses modified comparative fault; deadlines and notice requirements can vary.
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