California Appeals Court Affirms Demurrers In Heart Device Death Case

Mealey's (October 31, 2022, 3:10 PM EDT) -- FRESNO, Calif. — In separate opinions, a California appeals court affirmed trial court demurrers in claims brought against Boston Scientific Corp. by the son of a man who died while implanted with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), saying the pro per plaintiff failed to allege facts to support his wrongful death claim in one suit and cannot bring a health care provider claim against a device manufacturer....