Biomet Hip Implants

• March 31, 2017

  The opt out period has now expired.

• February 2, 2017

  The notice of certification has been approved by the court. A copy of the order approving notice is available here.

• June 17, 2016

  The Defendants’ motion for leave to appeal the order certifying this action as a class proceeding was dismissed.

• May 16, 2016

  The motion for leave to appeal the certification order is proceeding in writing and is currently under reserve.

• March 28, 2016

  The motion for certification was granted. Biomet is seeking leave to appeal the motion for certification.

• October 2, 2015

  The hearing of the motion for certification concluded today. Justice Belobaba has reserved his decision.

• May 1, 2015

  The parties have amended the timetable for the motion for certification:

  June 26, 2015	Defendants’ Responding Record on all issues in the certification motion
  July 31, 2015	Plaintiffs’ Reply Record, if any, on all issues in the certification motion
  September 11, 2015	Plaintiffs’ factum
  September 21, 2015	Defendants’ responding factum
  September 25, 2015	Plaintiff’s reply factum, if any
  September 29-30, 2015	Certification Motion

   

• December 10, 2014

  The parties have amended the timetable for the motion for certification:

  January 28, 2015	Defendants’ Responding Materials on the Motion for Certification
  February 15, 2015	Plaintiffs’ Reply Record
  March 27, 2015	Cross-Examinations to be completed
  April 24, 2015	Plaintiffs’ Factum
  May 29, 2015	Defendants’ Factum
  June 12, 2015	Reply Factum
  Week of June 22, 2015	Certification Hearing

   

• August 29, 2014

  The Plaintiff’s motion record has been served on the defendants. A copy of the motion record is available here.

• June 19, 2014

  The parties have agreed on the following timetable leading up to the hearing of the motion for certification:

  August 15, 2014	Plaintiff’s Motion Record on the Motion for Certification
  December 19, 2014	Defendants’ Responding Materials on the Motion for Certification
  February 9, 2014	Plaintiffs’ Reply Record
  March 27, 2015	Cross-Examinations to be completed
  April 24, 2015	Plaintiffs’ Factum
  May 29, 2015	Defendants’ Factum
  June 12, 2015	Reply Factum
  Week of June 22, 2015	Certification Hearing

   

• November 4, 2013

  The Statement of Claim in this action has been issued, and can be found here.

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• June 17, 2016 Decision
• August 28, 2014 Certification Motion Record
• November 3, 2013 Statement of Claim

What is a class action?

A class action is a lawsuit which provides a method for a large group of people with common claims to join together to advance one large claim. Class actions are a more efficient and cost-effective way for groups of people with common claims to gain access to the legal system and seek justice.

What does certification mean?

In order for an action to proceed as a class action, the court must determine whether it is appropriate for the case to be treated as a class action. Some of the factors the courts consider are the extent to which the claims of the class members are common, and whether a class action is preferable to other methods (such as individual actions) of advancing the issues. The decision as to whether a class action should be certified takes place at a certification hearing and is decided by a judge. If certified, a representative plaintiff will advance the action on behalf of all of the class members.

How do I know if I am a Class Member?

The certification order will always contain a description of who is a class member. We post the certification orders in our actions so that you can review them. You do not need to “sign up” to become involved in a class action. If you are included in the class description, you are automatically a class member who will be affected by the outcome of the class action unless you decide to “opt out”.

Are Class Members notified of the certification of the class proceeding?

Yes. After the claim has been certified, the court will authorize notice to be given to the members of the class.

Can I opt out of a class action and pursue independent legal action?

Yes. When a class action is certified, class members are always given an opportunity to opt out of the action. A deadline is imposed for opting out. If you do not opt out by the given deadline, class members will be bound by the outcome of the class action, whether it is successful or unsuccessful. If you opt out, you will not receive any benefit if the action is successful.

Will there be any cost to class members for legal fees?

Typically, class actions are handled on a contingency fee basis, which means that the class action lawyers will be paid only if the class action is successful at trial or settled. In that case, class counsel fees may be paid by the defendants or out of the settlement or judgment proceeds as approved by the court. In addition, the plaintiff may seek funding assistance from the Class Proceeding Fund which, if funding is granted, may provide funding for disbursements.

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