BUSINESS Johnson & Johnson hit with $247 million verdict in hip implant trial

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Johnson & Johnson hit with $247 million verdict in hip implant trial

Tina Bellon | Reuters

04:37, November 17, 2017

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A Johnson & Johnson building is shown in Irvine, California, U.S., January 24, 2017. REUTERS/Mike Blake      Photo: Reuters

The jury found that the metal-on-metal hip implants were defectively designed and that the companies failed to warn consumers about the risks.

Six New York residents implanted with the hip devices said they experienced tissue death, bone erosion and other injuries they claimed were caused by the implants’ design flaws.

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