Robert King Law Firm Shares Insights Based on Early Involvement in the Spinal Cord Stimulator Lawsuit

ROCHESTER, NY, June 15, 2026: The Robert King Law Firm Shares Insights Gained From Working on Spinal Cord Stimulator Lawsuits and Where the Litigation is Heading

Now that there is a multidistrict litigation (MDL) for some spinal cord lawsuits, many people have questions about what is next in the spinal cord stimulator litigation. The team at the Robert King Law Firm has been involved in this litigation for more than a year. Attorneys at the firm have gained knowledge about these lawsuits, the science behind these devices, and the people negatively impacted by their spinal cord stimulator implants.

Insights on Injuries and Associated Lawsuits

Around 20,000 spinal cord stimulators are implanted in U.S. patients each year. These devices have helped many patients manage their chronic pain. However, some patients have experienced severe and debilitating side effects, some of which are permanent. According to investigative reporting by Public Citizen, from 2008 to 2017, the FDA received 78,172 device injury reports about spinal cord stimulators.

Robert King, founder of the Robert King Law Firm, who represents people in spinal cord stimulator lawsuits, says the high rate of injury reports coincides with the number of inquiries his firm has received for lawsuits about these devices.

“In the year that we have been taking cases, we have talked with more than 2,500 people who are interested in filing a spinal cord stimulator lawsuit,” said King. “About 450 of those people were eligible and decided to move forward.”

Many of the people Mr. King and his associates have talked to have found their devices to be ineffective or problematic. King Law has spoken with more than 500 patients who either had their spinal cord stimulator removed or are pursuing device removal. About half of these completed or pending removals are due to fractured or migrated leads that patients say are shocking them and affecting their nerves.

“When you look at how many of these procedures are done each year, how many injury reports the FDA receives, and how many people are trying to have these devices taken out, you naturally start asking questions about their efficacy.”

What Will Likely Happen Next With Spinal Cord Lawsuits

King and his partners are closely tracking developments in the spinal cord stimulator litigation. He and his team are working up lawsuits for current clients and talking to people who have potential lawsuits. The legal options for each patient will vary depending on the manufacturer of each person’s spinal cord stimulator.

People with spinal cord stimulators made by Boston Scientific can pursue joining a recently created MDL, which is a type of centralized litigation. People who join an MDL are still represented by their attorney, and their cases proceed on their own merits. Any compensation received is based on their specific circumstances. The MDL judge, the Honorable Josephine L. Staton, will likely spend the next few months going through the preliminary phases of the MDL process, like setting a pretrial schedule, appointing attorney leadership, and holding pre-trail conferences.

Although MDLs can be a desirable option for plaintiffs, not everyone who alleges injuries from their spinal cord stimulator had a Boston Scientific device implanted. However, patients with other brands of devices still have legal options. Those patients can still pursue filing personal injury lawsuits and those cases would proceed through a state court. Alternatively, another MDL may be created that names another spinal cord stimulator manufacturer as a defendant.

“There may be one or more MDLs created against other spinal cord stimulator manufacturers. If an MDL is created in the future, patients can move their existing lawsuit into the MDL,” said Mr. King. “However, it is important to file a lawsuit as soon as one is able to because of deadlines called statutes of limitations. If people wait to see what happens, they may miss the filing window and not be able to pursue compensation for their injuries.

Mr. King says he is ready to fight for people alleging injuries from their spinal cord stimulators and will continue to represent clients in court and settlement negotiations. Learn more about spinal cord stimulator lawsuits and track updates on the spinal cord stimulator litigation on the Robert King Law Firm site.

About Robert King Law Firm

The Robert King Law Firm is a national law firm focused on complex litigations, like mass torts, involving personal injuries inflicted by medical devices and drugs. The firm represents individuals and families in high-stakes cases involving corporate negligence, defective design, and product liability.

For further information or comments, contact Robert King Law Firm at (585) 496-2648.

Category: Medical Devices