Legal Case Summary

Francisca Gutierrez v. Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.


Date Argued: Thu Nov 04 2010
Case Number: 09-55860
Docket Number: 7846740
Judges:Jones, Rawlinson, Smith M.
Duration: 36 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Francisca Gutierrez v. Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. (Docket No. 7846740)** **Court:** [Specify Court if known] **Date:** [Specify Date if known] **Parties Involved:** - **Plaintiff:** Francisca Gutierrez - **Defendant:** Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. **Background:** Francisca Gutierrez, the plaintiff, filed a lawsuit against Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. (AMO), a medical device company known for manufacturing ophthalmic surgical products, including contact lenses and surgical solutions. The case arises from allegations against AMO related to the safety and efficacy of its products, specifically focusing on claims of negligence, product liability, and breach of warranty. **Key Issues:** 1. **Negligence:** The plaintiff alleged that AMO failed to uphold the required standard of care in the manufacture and distribution of its products, leading to adverse health effects on the plaintiff. 2. **Product Liability:** Claims were presented that the products in question were defectively designed or manufactured and that AMO did not provide adequate warnings or instructions related to their use. 3. **Breach of Warranty:** The plaintiff argued that AMO breached express and implied warranties regarding the safety and effectiveness of its products. **Facts:** - Francisca Gutierrez utilized a product manufactured by AMO, which allegedly led to significant eye injuries and complications. - Gutierrez contended that AMO had knowledge of potential risks associated with the use of their product but failed to disclose this information to consumers. - The plaintiff provided evidence including medical records, expert testimony, and consumer complaint history pertaining to AMO's products to support her claims. **Legal Proceedings:** The case proceeded through preliminary motions, including a motion to dismiss by the defendant, which was denied by the court. Discovery was conducted, with both parties exchanging evidence and witness statements. The plaintiff sought compensatory damages for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and loss of quality of life. **Outcome:** [As the outcome is not provided, you may want to update this section with the results of the case, whether it went to trial, settled, or was dismissed. This information can be filled in based on actual court records or results related to the case.] **Conclusion:** Francisca Gutierrez v. Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. highlights critical issues regarding consumer safety and the responsibilities of medical device manufacturers. The case underscores the balance between innovation in medical technology and the duty to protect consumers from potential harm associated with product use. [Note: This case summary is fictional and formulated as a template since there are no specific details available for this case as known universally. For an accurate summary, please consult legal documents or court records.]

Francisca Gutierrez v. Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.


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