Medtronic Resolves Defibrillator Lawsuits for $114 Million

-FDA News

12/27/2007 - Medtronic has agreed to settle lawsuits relating to its Marquis line of implanted cardiac defibrillators for $95.6 million plus $18.5 million in attorneys’ fees.

The defibrillators were the subject of a field action announced in February 2005. Medtronic said the parties will file joint requests to the court for termination of the multidistrict litigation (MDL) proceedings related to the Marquis devices, as well as requests for dismissal of the cases. The settlement can be terminated by either party if the MDL proceedings are not terminated.

The settlement is a compromise of disputed claims, and the parties have not admitted any liability or the validity of any defenses in the litigation.

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