A UK Study Shows the DePuy Hip Failure Rate May Be Higher Than Expected According to a statement on the DePuy hip failure rate from the British Orthopaedic Association and the British Hip Society, four surgeons’ data showed that the rate of corrective surgeries in those implanted with the DePuy ASR XL Acetabular System […]
Proposed Class Action Alleges Verizon Refused to Pay Overtime An article from LawyersandSettlements.com writes that a proposed class action has been filed against Verizon over allegations that the the company cut costs by refusing to pay overtime and forcing employees to work through mandated meal and rest breaks. Read More…
Gingras, Thomsen & Wachs, LLP Recently Made a Donation to WAGS Gingras Cates & Wachs was recently recognized for making possible a donation to WAGS. Download the PDF.
DePuy Orthopeadics Recently Recalled its ASR Hip Replacement System DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. recently announced the recall of its ASR Hip Replacement Systems, which have been implanted in 93,000 persons worldwide. The DePuy hip implant recall came as a result of a higher than acceptable rate of failure requiring another hip replacement within 5 years. Gingras, Cates […]
There is little proof that limiting an injured patient’s rights to recover for medical malpractice through so-called “tort reform” will significantly reduce the rising cost of medical care. Learn more.
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. recently announced the recall of its ASR Hip Replacement Systems, which have been implanted in 93,000 persons worldwide. The DePuy hip recall came as a result of a higher than acceptable rate of failure requiring another hip replacement within 5 years. Please feel free to contact Attorneys Robert Gingras or Michael Luebke […]
Gingras Thomsen Luebke Attorneys Named to 2010 Wisconsin Super Lawyers Wisconsin Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars named several Gingras Thomsen and Luebke (GCL) Attorneys to its 2010 list of honorees. 2010 Super Lawyers: Robert J. Gingras (Personal Injury) John L. Cates (Personal Injury) Micheal J. Luebke (Personal Injury) Paul A. Kinne (Employment & Labor) […]
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Insured Can Sue Carrier Even If Judgement Exceeds Limit for Damages Where an insurance carrier has control over the claims process and defense, an insured can sue the carrier on a claim of bad faith even if a judgment does not exceed the policy’s limit for damages, the Wisconsin Supreme Court recently held. In Roehl […]
Wage and Hour Class Action Lawsuit Against Charter Communications Finds a Resolution St. Louis, MO – Charter Communications and plaintiffs in the wage and hour class action lawsuit Marc Goodell, et. al. v. Charter Communications, LLC, Case No. 3:08-cv-00512-C, have reached a settlement of all claims alleged in the lawsuit. U.S. District Court Judge […]
Plaintiff Was Injured on Store Premises When a Fork Lift Ran Into Him Gingras, Thomsen & Wachs (GTW) client, Neal Anderson, was awarded $500,000 by a Dane County jury the personal injury case against Menards. $240,000 of the total is for past and future medical expenses. In July of 2004, Mr. Anderson was shopping […]