I think the fine that was imposed on Guidant should be mostly shared with the patients due to the fact that wveryone who had one had to live in fear until they had their defibrillator replaced. My wife, Georgia, had her's replaced on July 8, 2005. Twenty-one days later, she received a letter from Guidant telling her that her's maight be defective. She found out about the defects from friends and the news media. Shame on Guidant. Also, I think the litigation in Minnesota was far too low in monetary settlements. But, as always, big money and liberal judges had to have their way once again.