Georgia Couple Sues Stryker Over Hip Implant Complications
By Robert J. Boumis
Mary and William Butts of Georgia have sued Stryker Corp. over alleged complications from Mary’s Stryker-manufactured hip implant. The hip implant lawsuit was filed on Sept. 16 of this year.
In June 2009, Mary Butts underwent surgery to receive an artificial hip implant manufactured by Stryker. More specifically, surgeons implanted the Gamma 3 Hip Prosthesis, a metal-on-metal hip joint, in Mary. According to the lawsuit, the hip implant turned out to be defective, leaving Mary Butts suffering from scarring, pain and suffering, and other physical and emotional damage.
Metal-on-metal hip implants have been implicated in a number of serious complications, including hip implant failure, metal ion poisoning and pseudotumor formation – the growth of tumor-like growths in the tissue surrounding the implant.
The Butts’ hip implant lawsuit seeks damages related to medical costs, compensation for pain and suffering, loss of income potential and loss of consortium. The hip implant lawsuit also seeks the reimbursement of attorney fees and other costs of the suit. The Butts have requested a trial by jury.
The Stryker hip implant lawsuit is Mary Butts and William Butts v. Stryker Corporation, Case No. 1:13-cv-00169-JRH-BKE, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia.
If you or someone you care about has faced a failed hip implant, you’ve almost certainly found yourself in a challenging situation. Even when a hip replacement surgery goes completely according to plan, it still entails medical costs and time off your feet for recovery – which can translate to lost wages. However, when a hip implant fails, it can take even more time away from your life, bringing both pain and suffering, as well as even more medical costs and lost wages. When facing such a situation, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed. But you need to remember that regardless of the challenges you are facing, you still have rights, and there are steps that you can take to regain control over your situation. You can start by visiting the Stryker, DePuy, Biomet, Wright Medical Technology & Others, Metal on Metal. Here, you can enter information about your situation for a legal review by a trained specialist with a background in this type of litigation. The initial consultation is completely free of charge, and from here, you can receive specific advice on the best steps to take in your exact situation.
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