Riegel v. Medtronic

Riegel v. Medtronic was a landmark U.S. Supreme Court case in 2008 that addressed the issue of product liability for medical devices. The court ruled that if a medical device is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) through a rigorous process, manufacturers cannot be held liable for injuries caused by the device, as long as it complies with federal regulations. This decision limited the ability of patients to sue manufacturers for damages, emphasizing the FDA's role in ensuring the safety of medical devices over state-level tort claims.