Bard hernia mesh lawsuits have been filed by individuals who allege that the meshes used to treat hernias were defectively designed, leading to a number of serious complications. Bard is one of the largest manufacturers of hernia mesh in the world, with its products widely used in surgical repair of inguinal and abdominal wall hernias.…
The 2nd Bard hernia mesh Bellwether trial ended on Friday with a $250,000 verdict in favor of the plaintiff. The jury found that the Bard Ventralex hernia patch was dangerous, defective and that it injured the plaintiff. The jury awarded the plaintiff $250,000 for his injuries. This is very good news for all of…
The second bellwether trial in the Bard Ventralex Hernia Mesh Multidistrict Litigation ended Friday in a verdict in favor of the Plaintiff, Antonio Milanesi in the amount of $250,000.00. What is the Bard Hernia Mesh Litigation? The Bard hernia mesh litigation involves cases that have been filed against C.R. Bard concerning its polypropylene…
The extraordinary circumstances surrounding the COVID 19 pandemic have affected court proceedings involving hernia mesh litigation. Thousands of hernia mesh cases have been filed across the country by patients claiming the devices caused serious injury and health complications. Plaintiffs in the three hernia mesh multidistrict litigations have been anxiously awaiting their day in court, but…
Chronic pain, life-threatening infections, and organ perforation have been linked to hernia mesh implants, raising grave concerns over product safety. Given the widespread use of hernia mesh in surgical repairs, it’s no surprise that 2020 is shaping up to be a landmark year for hernia mesh litigation brought by plaintiffs who claim the products are…
Across the U.S., over 1 million people undergo surgery to repair hernias annually. The majority of hernia repairs are done by reinforcing the affected areas with a man-made synthetic mesh. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), 33% of patients report adverse events with hernia mesh. These complications, which often manifest as severe…
According to a recent order issued by Federal Judge Richard W. Story, the first Physiomesh trial in MultiDistrict Litigation No. 2782 will be scheduled for December 2, 2019. The Honorable Judge Story is presiding over the consolidated litigation in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, where close to 2,000 hernia…