Reed Smith represents the defendant. Photo: Jason Doiy/ALM. Reed Smith Defending Wrongful Death Suit Against Abbott Labs Over Heart Pump Device
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April 14, 2022 at 09:29 AM
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Products Liability
Lawyers at Reed Smith on Monday removed a product liability and wrongful death lawsuit against Abbott Laboratories, an Illinois-based health care company, and other defendants to Florida Middle District Court. The suit, filed by attorney Thomas J. Cherichello on behalf of the Estate of Michael Otis, contends that Otis' death was caused by a malfunction within an Abbott-manufactured 'HeartMate 3′ left ventricular assist device. The case is 8:22-cv-00863, Otis v. Abbott Laboratories et al.
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