Here’s what you should know:
1. The lawsuit alleged manufacturers Kimberly-Clark Corp. and Halyard Health fraudulently represented their MicroCool surgical gowns as safe and impermeable despite knowledge the gowns were defective.
2. In April 2017, a jury unanimously awarded more than $454 million in punitive and compensatory damages against the manufacturers.
3. The team of lawyers representing the ASC was comprised of Michael J. Avenatti, Ahmed Ibrahim and Filippo Marchino of Eagan Avenatti; Edward Ricci of Ed Ricci Law; and William C. Hearon.
4. The award recognizes attorneys working on behalf of victims of grave injustice or abuse. Public Justice will announce the winner at its Annual Gala and Awards Dinner July 9 in Denver.
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At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.