The Cartiva Litigation Is Ongoing, And Cases Continue To Accrue

Here is where the Cartiva synthetic cartilage implant litigation stands, and why you should not wait to find out where you stand.

Where the Litigation Stands

The parties appeared before Judge Baker on October 8. Little was decided at that hearing, and nothing about it changes what Cartiva patients need to know right now.

The court will hear from the parties again on December 10, 2026. Until then, the work continues behind the scenes:

• The parties are briefing the issue of a master complaint.
• The parties are negotiating direct filing, pro hac vice waivers, protective orders for confidential information, and the handling of electronically stored information.

Next hearing: December 10, 2026. New cases continue to be filed while these issues are worked out.