The direct filing process is expected to speed up the process for filing new port catheter lawsuits, and coordinate allegations raised in a rapidly growing number of claims being brought against AngioDynamics.
Judge is reviewing a motion to appoint a group of 12 lawyers involved in AngioDynamics port catheter lawsuits to serve in various leadership positions, which will be discussed at a status conference on December 19.
Presiding Judge Ohta is expected to appoint a group of AngioDynamics port catheter lawyers to leadership positions, and prepare a group of bellwether cases for early test trials over the next few years.
Hundreds of lawsuits over Bard PowerPort infections, fractures and migration injuries were consolidated into a multidistrict litigation (MDL) over one year ago.
At least 20 AngioDynamics port catheter lawsuits have been filed throughout the federal court system, each involving similar problems where the port catheter fractured, became infected or caused other problems.
