Funding for Lawsuits Reports $497.5MM Pinnacle Hip Implant Verdict
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., March 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Funding for Lawsuits, LLC (http://www.fundingforlawsuits.com) the nation’s fastest growing pre-settlement funding firm, announced today that in breaking news, following a two-month long trial, a Dallas jury awarded a $497.5 million dollar verdict to five plaintiffs who were severely injured by Pinnacle metal-on-metal hip implants.
According to an article on Law360, the MDL was consolidated in May 2011 and there are more than 8,000 cases in the MDL, all involving Pinnacle devices that contain sockets with metal, ceramic or polyethylene lining. The product in question at the trial was the Ultamet metal-on-metal hip implant.
“The 1st Bellwether trial was a massive blow to thousands of victims. We are pleased to see this type of outcome and are confident that these claims will result in a successful recovery although J&J has already stated that they will appeal this decision, ” said managing member, Stuart Heller. “J&J must take responsibility for their negligence.”
Coming away from this announcement, Funding for Lawsuits is accelerating their Pinnacle Hip Replacement Lawsuit Funding program to victims. If you can’t pay your bills, if you are facing eviction, foreclosure or other serious financial hardships, Funding for Lawsuits can help qualified plaintiffs obtain pre-settlement funding. Please visit us online at: http://www.fundingforlawsuits.com/lawsuit-funding/pinnacle-hip-lawsuit-funding/ for more information.
Funding for Lawsuits offers a unique financial product known as pre-settlement funding, which bridges the gap between today and the time settlement funds are received so that the plaintiff can afford to wait for the best possible outcome. These transactions are non-recourse. While not correct terminology, pre-settlement funding is often called a lawsuit loan or a pre-settlement loan but is actually just an advance. Funding for Lawsuits can advance on any personal injury case type including but not limited to motor vehicle accidents, catastrophic injuries, dog bite, premises liability, labor law, products liability, police brutality and sexual harassment.
Funding for Lawsuits has long been known for outstanding customer service because they offer the best terms and rates to clients often saving them thousands of dollars at repayment. Funding for Lawsuits will beat any offer from any other funding source provided that the plaintiff is approved. To qualify for pre-settlement funding, you must be represented by an attorney.
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