Current Hernia Mesh Removal News – Hernia Mesh Lawsuit Update: Atrium, Bard, Ethicon, and Strattice – Coviden Trial Dates

December 7, 2024
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KBA has litigated hernia mesh cases since its founding, coming up on seven years. Its founders were hernia mesh lawyers for years before they started this firm. They also worked on transvaginal mesh for years. The two other hernia mesh attorneys at KBA now also have many years of experience.

Right now, KBA is one of the country’s leading law firms for hernia mesh. Many patients who suffered hernia mesh removal turned to KBA for help. KBA’s hernia mesh lawsuit lawyers are experienced. Our hernia mesh lawyers have found prominent scientists and doctors to serve as testifying experts in the litigation. They’ve deposed company officials. They’ve led hernia mesh trials. Our hernia mesh lawyers know the science, medicine, and law like few others. Other lawyers routinely turn to our hernia mesh attorneys. Below is our inside take on the latest hernia mesh lawsuits.

Call us at 855-KBA-LAWS (522-5297), e-mail herniamesh@kbaattorneys.com, or contact us via our form submission to schedule your free consultation if you had hernia mesh removal or are considering it. Let KBA Attorneys fight for the justice and compensation you deserve for your hernia mesh removal.

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Bard Hernia Mesh Lawsuits are Winding Down

It is public knowledge now that there is a settlement process in place. The federal MDL litigation combined with the Rhode Island state court litigation to implement a Bard hernia mesh lawsuit settlement program. It’ll pickup steam next month as clients have initial decisions to make.

The Bard hernia mesh settlement is a years-long settlement program, a specific feature of which is to purposefully take 4+ years to pay claimants, while simultaneously putting all mediation and litigation to a halt for the next 2+ years. In many of these postmodern mass tort settlement programs, the client is faced with a “fast money now, or be forced to wait years” duality, and “desperation for money” is a new settlement consideration for many clients who cannot afford to wait years on end for recourse. This reflects a trend in mass torts, where lawyers willing to fight for their clients and engage in more traditional methods of resolution (e.g. merit intensive evaluations, mediation, and trial) are forced to wait years until after “the big settlement program” subsides in order to engage in sort of a post-apocalyptic paradigm to finally get their clients the type of settlement that reflects a fair value and the finality their clients deserve after years of wait.”

Anyone who has a Bard hernia mesh implant or hernia mesh revision surgery or hernia mesh removal surgery and does not have a hernia mesh lawsuit, should contact us to see if their hernia mesh failure or hernia mesh symptoms are compensable.

Ethicon and Atrium Hernia Mesh Lawsuits Are Wrapping Up – But Expect Push Down – Pop Up for Years to Come

Most hernia mesh lawsuits involves claims of hernia mesh removal. Atrium C-Qur, Proloop, and ProLite hernia mesh should largely be done soon. The last two never made it to litigation and time will tell what happens with them. Similarly, Ethicon has wrapped up its litigations. The Ethicon Physiomesh MDL and Ethicon Proceed and Prolene Hernia Mesh litigation in NJ state court are coming to a close.

That said, with hundreds of thousand of hernia mesh surgeries occurring, and tens of thousands of hernia mesh removal surgeries happening, there will be more. Patients who had hernia mesh implants will continue to experience hernia mesh complications. They will have hernia mesh symptoms like pain, protrusions, infections, seromas, mesh infections (yes, there can be a difference), perforations, recurrence, and other issues. Patients will have hernia mesh revision and hernia mesh removal surgeries in the future involving all of these products. Some patients may have had a hernia mesh removed recently and be unaware they have a hernia mesh claim. By the time they find out, the hernia mesh litigations may be over. But they may still have a viable hernia mesh lawsuit. So hernia mesh claims will continue to pop up over the years.

Covidien Hernia Mesh Lawsuits Getting to Trial

Hernia mesh lawsuits against Covidien, a Medtronic subsidiary, are gaining traction as the year comes to a close. Trials are set for 2025. Plaintiffs allege that defective hernia mesh implants caused severe complications. Hernia mesh symptoms like pain, perforation, infection, and hernia mesh complications like migration led to ongoing medical issues and long-term health consequences.

If you or a loved one has experienced complications from hernia mesh implants, understanding the current state of Covidien lawsuits and your legal options is essential. At KBA Attorneys, we’ve been litigating hernia mesh cases for many years, helping clients hold manufacturers accountable and secure the compensation they deserve. We are at the forefront the hernia mesh litigation. Covidien presents specific issues. Contact us to learn more because while Covidien lawsuits are getting to trial, there is important nuance only hernia mesh attorneys understand.

Mono vs Multi Filament Covidien Hernia Mesh

When patients file hundreds of lawsuits, there is a process to consolidate them in federal (MDL) and most state courts. That happened with the Covidien hernia mesh lawsuits. Once consolidated, the Courts approve a slate of lawyers from various firms to serve in leadership positions and litigate issues common to all cases, so liability and causation (the legal-medical question of whether a product can cause specific injuries). The Covidien hernia mesh lawsuits followed this usual path.

What is unique however is that the leadership originally elected to pursue only one type of Covidien hernia mesh lawsuit. The other kind would not have common benefit work done. Thus, some hernia mesh attorneys only accept one type of Covidien hernia mesh. Other hernia mesh lawyers, like KBA, accept both mono and multi filament Covidien hernia mesh. After consulting with our experts, we concluded the science is strong enough to support both kinds of hernia mesh lawsuits. We believe people who suffered hernia mesh complications from either product and had hernia mesh removal of either type may have a claim. It is therefore important to be sure you find a hernia mesh lawyer who understands the nuance, can match up your hernia mesh symptoms, hernia mesh injuries, and hernia mesh complications with the right hernia mesh implant, and take a hernia mesh lawsuit all the way. Contact us for more information if you have a hernia mesh revision or hernia mesh removal surgery. In the meanwhile, let’s get back to basics concerning what happens after a hernia mesh failure.

What are the Hernia Mesh Lawsuits about?

Covidien’s hernia mesh products like others face allegations of defects that resulted in serious complications for patients. Issues cited in lawsuits include:

**Mesh Erosion**: The breakdown of the mesh, which can lead to organ damage.

**Infections**: Persistent infections that often require further medical intervention.

**Chronic Pain**: Long-term pain affecting quality of life.

**Bowel Obstructions**: Blockages caused by defective mesh leading to additional surgeries.

**Adhesions**: Tissue sticking to the mesh, causing further complications.

**Migration**: the hernia mesh detaches and moves around the body, which can cause….

**Perforation**: the hernia mesh perforates, cuts, or damages organs or other tissues

**Infection**: hernia mesh can cause infections directly or via migration.

The hernia mesh lawsuits argue that hernia mesh companies failed to adequately warn consumers and healthcare providers about these risks, prioritizing profits over patient safety.

The Covidien Hernia Mesh Lawsuit Heads to Trial

There are two venues for Covidien hernia mesh injuries. One is a state court action in Massachusetts (KBA has MA licensed attorneys). There is also a Covidien hernia mesh MDL. An MDL is a group of cases in federal court. The Covidien hernia mesh mdl came after the state court litigation. Here are some important dates related to trial.

The parties will select two bellwether trials by May 12, 2025.
These bellwether trials will begin after September 26, 2025.

So the hernia mesh lawsuit concerning Covidien is moving forward onto bellwether trials. These initial trials seek to establish patterns in liability and damages. Theoretically, they help inform and facilitate settlements. Here are some key takeaways from ongoing litigation:

Bellwether Trials: These trials help determine how juries may respond to evidence and set precedents for future settlements.
Increased Awareness: More patients are coming forward after recognizing the link between their symptoms and defective hernia mesh.
Potential Settlements: As lawsuits accumulate, Covidien may face pressure to resolve cases through settlements to avoid prolonged court battles.

The state court and Covidien hernia mesh MDL continue fighting to bring a close to the Covidien hernia mesh lawsuits. So the end may be near for most hernia mesh implant survivors after a long road.

Timeline of Key Events in Covidien Hernia Mesh Litigation

To better understand the progression of hernia mesh lawsuits, here’s a brief timeline:

**2020**: Covidien cases began surfacing as patients reported injuries from hernia mesh implants.

**2021-2022**: Bellwether trials were established, laying the groundwork for future litigation.

**2023**: Increased case filings and mounting evidence against Covidien raised the stakes for the company.

**2024**: Litigation continues to gain momentum as courts advance trials and settlement discussions.

The Strattice Litigation Continues in Federal and State Court

KBA is leading the charge in Strattice. The next trial is coming up around the same time as the Covidien trial. Patients who suffered hernia mesh injuries or hernia mesh complications after a Strattice hernia mesh implant may have a viable hernia mesh lawsuit. Contact us to see why we are the hernia mesh lawsuit lawyers.

Why KBA Attorneys Are Leaders in Hernia Mesh Litigation and You Should Contact Us Now

KBA Attorneys have been leaders in hernia mesh litigation since all the hernia mesh lawsuits began. From the beginning we have represented clients who suffered due to defective medical hernia mesh. Our hernia mesh attorney experience includes:

**Trial Advocacy**: Trying cases in court to secure favorable outcomes for our clients.

**Leadership Committees**: Serving in leadership roles in consolidated litigations shaping the strategy for hernia mesh cases.

**Expert Collaborations**: Partnering with top-tier medical experts to build strong, evidence-based cases.

Call us at 855-KBA-LAWS (522-5297), e-mail herniamesh@kbaattorneys.com, or contact us via our form submission to schedule your free consultation. Let KBA Attorneys fight for the justice and compensation you deserve.

How KBA Attorneys Can Help

At KBA Attorneys, we are committed to helping victims of defective hernia mesh products navigate the complexities of litigation and secure the compensation they deserve. Our mesh hernia lawyers are here for you. Here’s how we support our clients:

Free Case Evaluation: We offer free consultations to evaluate your case and provide guidance.

Contingency Fees: You pay nothing unless we win your case. We deduct our fees from your recovery. We front the costs and then reimburse ourselves for the expenses incurred throughout the years it may take to resolve the matter.

Comprehensive Support: From evidence gathering to trial, we manage every aspect of your lawsuit.

Our hernia mesh attorneys lead a team of professionals to do the work, compassionately. KBA’s hernia mesh lawsuit lawyers are going to continue the fight for people who had hernia mesh implants and suffered hernia mesh injuries.

Contact KBA Attorneys Today

If you’ve experienced complications from hernia mesh implants, you don’t have to face this battle alone. KBA Attorneys brings nearly a decade of expertise, a proven track record, and a relentless commitment to justice.