Gehm V. Exactech, Inc. Et Al
Summary: This consolidated summary pertains to a lawsuit initiated by Jack Gehm against Exactech Inc. and Exactech US, Inc. in the United States District Court, New York Eastern. The lawsuit alleges product liability in relation to the Exactech Total Knee Replacement device. According to the plaintiff, the device was defective, resulting in premature degradation of the polyethylene components, which caused severe pain, infections, and bone loss. The defendants were allegedly aware of these defects but did not issue a nationwide recall until February 2022. As a result of their injuries, the plaintiff is seeking compensatory and punitive damages. The lawsuit also includes claims of negligence, failure to warn, inadequate quality control, and strict liability based on manufacturing and design defects. The plaintiff is seeking damages for medical expenses, rehabilitation, loss of earning capacity, emotional distress, and pain and suffering.
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