Category Archives: Hernia Mesh
New York Judge Allows Defective Hernia Mesh Lawsuit Against Covidien to Proceed
Over the past decade, a number of medical device manufacturers have been forced to recall hernia mesh products after patients experienced a number of serious, life-threatening side effects. In response, patients have brought product liability lawsuits in courts throughout the country. A typical hernia mesh lawsuit raises a number of separate legal claims, including… Read More »
Louisiana Judge Clears Defective Hernia Mesh Lawsuit to Proceed
Surgical mesh is commonly used in hernia repair surgeries to reduce the chances of future complications for the patient. But in many cases, defective hernia mesh has actually caused complications. Throughout the country, thousands of lawsuits are now pending against the manufacturers of various hernia mesh products over these defects. Parietex Mesh Allegedly “Weak”… Read More »
Rhode Island Court Refuses to Dismiss Hernia Mesh Lawsuit Against Bard, Davol
There are a number of pending lawsuits throughout the country dealing with hernia mesh. These are surgical patches, sheets, and plugs used to help treat hernia patients. Unfortunately, many hernia mesh recipients learn years later develop complications that often require additional surgery or other medical treatment. Judge Rejects “Statute of Repose” Defense A legal… Read More »
TN Judge Refuses to Dismiss Hernia Mesh Lawsuit Against Davol, C.R. Bard
In recent years, many Tennessee residents have experienced significant complications arising from the use of hernia mesh during hernia repair surgeries. These complications–which range from infection and perforated organs to bowel obstruction and liver problems–often force patients to undergo additional procedures, incurring significant financial and personal losses. For this reason, many hernia mesh victims… Read More »
