The Covidien hernia mesh litigation has reached a critical phase in July 2025. Over 8,500 cases are now pending across federal and state courts, with the first bellwether trials scheduled for early 2026. Recent developments include court-ordered mediation with a September 2025 deadline and discovery battles that have produced nearly 2 million documents. Growing evidence …
July 2025 Update Covidien Hernia Mesh Lawsuits: What You Need to Know in July 2025 [oringinal article] Mid-2024 Update Covidien, a Medtronic subsidiary, is facing thousands of lawsuits related to its hernia mesh products. These lawsuits allege that various Covidien hernia mesh devices, including the Parietex line, are defectively designed and have caused significant harm …
Summary As of June 2024, over 22,896 cases are pending in the Bard hernia mesh multidistrict litigation (MDL), with ongoing settlement discussions and mediation efforts. Recent bellwether trials have yielded mixed results, including a $500,000 verdict for the plaintiff in November 2023, while other scheduled trials have been postponed to allow for further settlement talks. …
Hernia mesh has been a popular choice for treating hernias, but it has also sparked numerous lawsuits due to severe complications and side effects. Thousands of people are filing hernia mesh lawsuits, seeking compensation for the pain, suffering, and medical expenses they have endured.
Antonio Milanesi v. C.R. Bard, Inc., et al. The critical, second bellwether trial in the C.R. Bard Hernia Mesh MDL is finally underway, beginning on March 22, 2022, before the Hon. Edmond Sargus of the US District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. After multiple delays due to Covid, the trial was initially scheduled …