The High Court ruled that Randa Murphy’s personal injury claim against DePuy International Limited required authorisation from the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) before court proceedings could be brought. The ruling addressed that preliminary procedural issue; it did not determine the merits of her injury allegations.
High Court rules hip implant claim against manufacturer required PIAB authorisation
The court held that the claim arose from the alleged manufacture and supply of a defective implant, outside the medical-care exclusions in the PIAB Act.
Who, what, where, when and why
- Who
- Randa Murphy (Plaintiff)
- DePuy International Limited (Defendant)
- What
The court held that the claim arose from the alleged manufacture and supply of a defective implant, outside the medical-care exclusions in the PIAB Act.
- Where
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- When
Judgment:
- Why
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