Patients and surviving family members can benefit from a $4.06 million Cook IVC filter settlement if they were injured by the allegedly defective medical devices.
The settlement benefits Canadian residents implanted with the Gunther Tulip Vena Cava Filter Set, the Cook Celect Vena Cava Filter Set or the Cook Celect Platinum Vena Cava Filter Set before Jan. 8, 2020.
The settlement also benefits family members of the patients described above.
According to the class action lawsuit, Cook failed to properly warn patients and doctors about the risks associated with its inferior vena cava (IVC) filters. These medical devices were allegedly prone to fractures which could lead to pain, serious injuries or death.
Cook Medical is a medical technology company that sells catheters, stents, IVC filters and other medical devices.
Cook hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay $4.06 million to resolve the class action lawsuit.
Under the terms of the settlement, class members can receive up to $54,000 for a qualifying fracture, up to $81,000 for a qualifying death and up to $169,500 for a qualifying open surgery. Class members must support their claims with medical records and other documentation. Compensation for each injury category may be reduced on a pro rata basis if the claims filed exceed the total settlement fund.
The deadline for objection was May 3, 2024.
The final approval hearing for the settlement was held on May 17, 2024.
To receive Cook IVC filter settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by Nov. 11, 2024.
Who’s Eligible
Canadian residents implanted with the Gunther Tulip Vena Cava Filter Set, the Cook Celect Vena Cava Filter Set or the Cook Celect Platinum Vena Cava Filter Set before Jan. 8, 2020 and their family members.
Potential Award
$304,500
Proof of Purchase
Medical records, doctors’ letters, etc.
Claim Form
NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.
Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.
Claim Form Deadline
11/11/2024
Case Name
Kuiper, et al. v. Cook (Canada) Inc., et al., Case No. CV-17-578210-00CP, in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice
Final Hearing
05/17/2024
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
RicePoint Administration Inc.
CO9 Settlement
P.O. Box 3355
London, Ontario N6A 4K3
877-257-8346
Class Counsel
SISKINDS LLP
SISKINDS DESMEULES AVOCATS
S.E.N.C.R.L.
MCKENZIE LAKE LAWYERS LLP
MERCHANT LAW GROUP LLP
KOSKIE MINSKY LLP
Defense Counsel
Sarah J Armstrong
FASKEN LLP
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