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JNJ Loses Appeal of Massive California Pelvic Mesh Judgment

JNJ was facing $344 million in civil penalties after California accused it of making misleading statements that minimized the health risks of its pelvic mesh. This is the latest settlement with states

Bard Hernia Mesh Maker Must Pay $255,000

In a Friday verdict, an Ohio jury decided Becton, Dickinson, which acquired Bard 5 years ago, must pay a hernia mesh injured man $255k. Punitive damages were not awarded.

Can Hernias Be Inherited?

You may have noticed that inguinal hernias run in families. Researchers say yes, there is a genetic component to the risk of developing an inguinal hernia.

Ethicon Abbrevo Trial Set for May After Courtroom Wrangling

The trial over Ethicon's Abbrevo SUI mesh sling is finally set for May 24, 2022 after much courtroom wrangling between the implanting doctor and the company, owned by Johnson & Johnson.

Australian Hernia Patient Wants Help

Scheduled March Trials - Hernia, Pelvic Ahead

After many delays, there are two March trials scheduled for patients of hernia and pelvic mesh. They will be closely watched by the industry and plaintiff bringing many more cases ahead.

Dr. Walker Sentenced to Time Served, Avoids Prison but Fined

Dr. Christopher Walker was facing 10 years in prison for allegedly paying kickbacks concerning pelvic mesh surgeries. Instead, he is being credited for time served and will pay a substantial fine.

Bard Ohio Mesh Trial Rescheduled

There has been another delay in a scheduled series of product liability trials naming the defendant, Bard.

Ethicon Abbrevo Trial Set in Dallas for February

J.S. will finally have her day in a Dallas Court in February. Her Abbrevo implant allegedly caused her nerve injury and pain. The doctor is accused of medical malpractice based on negligence.

Native Tissue Repair v Mesh Repair

At the annual meeting of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL), two leading urogynecologists debated the use of pelvic mesh versus native tissue repair in surgery.

The Problems with Polypropylene

Polypropylene is the polymer material that make up the majority of hernia and pelvic meshes even though there are known problems with the material.

Bard Hernia Mesh Trial Set for Early 2022

The second in a series of defective product lawsuits naming Bard hernia mesh is set for early 2022.

Do Your Part! ~ How to Report to the FDA

The Food and Drug Administration cannot possibly understand just how widespread mesh complications are unless you report to the agency. Mesh patient advocate, Jen Snowden, tells you how.

AUGS Mischaracterizes Mesh Litigation

Why is the leading urogynecology organization saying that SUI mesh is not a problem where there have been thousands of defective product lawsuits?

AUGS Founder on Pelvic Repair Choices Today 

In this Mesh News Desk podcast, Dr. Donald Ostergard talks about how to find a doctor to do pure tissue repair rather than use polypropylene mesh, tests, and treatments for SUI.

Jury Takes Two Hours to Deliver Bard a Defense Victory

In the bellwether hernia mesh trial of Steven Johns, jurors delivered a victory for Bard after a five-week trial.

Navigating Neuralgias in New Pelvic Mesh Litigation

Mesh News Desk interview Dr. Greg Vigna, also an attorney who is bringing nerve injury cases to court the latest in pelvic mesh litigation.

Please Add Your Voice to this Incontinence Survey

Doctors and hospitals want to gain a better understanding of how you view incontinence and how you chose your options? Maybe you're are still experiencing it - What's important to you?

Tenth Annual Whole Woman Conference is Now!

The 10th Annual Whole Woman Conference begins Friday, August 13th bringing in speakers who have dealt with their own pelvic pain, incontinence, prolapse through natural remedies. Fascinating women.

Real Housewife Agrees to Release Transvaginal Mesh Cases from Estranged Husbands' Law Firm

Real Housewife, Erika Jayne Girardi, gave the green light to release 52 transvaginal mesh cases to be handled by other firms after Girardi Keese was forced into bankruptcy proceedings.

First Bard Hernia Mesh Bellwether Trial Early August

After more than a year delay, courts are opening and the first hernia mesh trial naming defendant Bard will begin with jury selection on August 2.

My Miraculous Mesh Story

BJ Fendler worked in the insurance industry for decades as an actuary until a resorbable hernia mesh implant impacted her life drastically. This is her story in her own words.

Hernia Repair: Secrets Your Doctor May Not Tell You

Why have hernia surgeries with mesh become the most common repair for 95 percent of procedures? Dr. William Brown weighs in on this Hernia Mesh Insights podcast.

FDA: Podcast - Watchdog or Lapdog?

Simply put, Congress has not allotted enough money for the Food and Drug Administration to do its job as a watchdog over the thousands of medical devices on the market, says a former FDA professional.

 J&J on Hook for $2.1 Billion Talcum Powder-Cancer Verdict After Supreme Court Denial  

J&J tried to have an enormous verdict overturned by going to the U.S. Supreme Court, but the high court rejected the appeal. J&J is on the hook for more than $2 Billion to women injured by its talc.

Health is Aligned with Nature- Whole Woman 2021

Whole Woman Conference 2021 is virtual this year and full of amazing speakers talking about posture, incontinence, prolapse, chronic hip and knee pain, "Health is Aligned with Nature" August 13-15!

First Davol Hernia Mesh Trial Settles On Eve

The first hernia mesh trial in this new year against Davol settled for an unknown amount on the eve of trial. Thousands more polypropylene hernia mesh cases are waiting to be heard in four venues.

New Jersey Supreme Court Declines Texas Excessive Legal Fees Issue

The New Jersey Supreme Court will not intervene in an important question - Did Texas law firms commit legal malpractice when they charged a 40% contingency fee rather than the NJ cap of 33.3%?

Mesh Casualty Comes to the UK

Casualty has been a popular British nighttime drama for more than 30 years and Sling the Mesh's founder has been brought in to help form a storyline on the mesh issues in that country.

Boston Scientific's $189 Million Settlement Over Deceptive Marketing

Boston Scientific has agreed to pay 47 states $189 million over deceptive marketing practices, without actually admitting it committed such a thing while pushing its pelvic mesh products to women.

Multi-Million Dollar Pelvic Mesh Wins Overturned by Appellate Court

For court nerds, mesh manufacturers secured two wins at the appellate court level using a novel argument that's not been successfully tried before. Hrymoc and McGinnis may be retried. Docs included.

J&J Loses Appeal of Australian Pelvic Mesh Class Action

Johnson & Johnson appealed a judgment awarding $2.6 million to three Australian women injured by defective mesh implants. The class action has now grown to 10,000 women with similar claims.

J&J Sets Aside $3.9 B for Talc Litigation

Johnson & Johnson is facing about 25,000 talcum powder lawsuits alleging a link to cancer. The company has set aside $3.9 billion for litigation and settlements.

TVT or TOT - What is the Difference?

Women today diagnosed with incontinence will likely be presented with a mesh option. She needs to understand the difference between a TOT and TVT pelvic mesh so she can make an informed choice.

ParaGard IUD -  Birth Control Device MDL Forms in Georgia

There have been so many reports of complications concerning Paragard IUD, including 15 deaths, that a new MDL is forming in Georgia to take cases to trial.

Bayer's Essure Blamed for 73 Deaths

Reports on the Essure birth control device are still being gathered by the FDA even though the device was taken off the market in late 2018. Essure was another questionable device marketed to women.

Proposed Changes to the MDL System - How Did it Work for You?

Multidistrict litigation was supposed to move more than 100-thousand pelvic mesh cases quickly through the court, but the MDL left many cases unresolved and many law firms handsomely rewarded.

Jan Urban: The Biggest Voice in the Room

Jan Urban has been reaching out online to other mesh-injured women for a decade trying to raise awareness about mesh injuries.

New Year, New Hernia Mesh Trials 15,000 Plaintiffs 3 Mesh Makers

Hernia mesh trials have not moved forward because of COVID and closed courtrooms. Optimistically, those will begin with bellwether trials in the new year.

Your Turn: Where is my Caldera Settlement?

A woman asks Mesh News Desk what happened to her defective pelvic mesh lawsuit against Caldera Medical?

Thomas' Hernia Mesh Journey

All Thomas Wolowitz wanted was to ask questions and get answers. Instead, he ended up in the system of hernia mesh complication hell.

U of GA Study Closing Soon - Has Your Voice Been Heard?

For two years, U of Georgia law professor has been collecting your insights into the MDL system that took most cases to court or settlement. Her work should reveal what works and what doesn't.

Overactive Bladder: One Woman's Solution

A long time friend discovered high-quality CBD oil calmed her overactive, inflamed bladder problems.

Patricia L. Hammons $12.85 M Prolift Pelvic Mesh Case Upheld

After seven years of appeals, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court jury issued its opinion deciding that the damage award of $12.85 million against Ethicon should stand..

Dangers Associated with Bladder Pain Drug J&J’s Elmiron

Dangers Associated with Bladder Pain Drug, J&J’s Elmiron include the potential for blindness. The company added a warning in June 24 years after its use by millions.

Hernia Mesh Advocacy- Overcoming a Health Crisis and Holding Manufacturers Accountable

Mesh Medical Device News Desk, September 2020~ Bruce Rosenberg is a patient advocate and hernia mesh expert. He has been living with his own hernia ...

*UPDATE* Mistrial Called in West Virginia Pelvic Mesh Case as it Gets Started

*UPDATE* Judge Goodwin has declared a mistrial in this long-awaited pelvic mesh case of Sutphin v. Ethicon. Last Friday, Judge Goodwin who at one ti…

Pelvic Mesh: The 5% Secret Your Lawyer Doesn't Want You To Know

If you were injured by pelvic mesh and have received or are waiting for a settlement, your lawyer does NOT want you to know that there is nothing in the litigation that specifies the plaintiff pays.

Breaking News- JNJ Will Suspend Baby Powder Sales in U.S.

Johnson & Johnson will stop selling its talcum-based Baby Powder in North America and Canada due to allegations and lawsuits over its asbestos contamination.

Newly Released Pelvic Mesh Pain E-Book: A Valuable Resource for Your Journey

Mesh Medical Device News Desk No matter what stage you are in your journey with polypropylene (PP) pelvic and hernia mesh, this free e-book is a val…

The Profound Anatomical Error of Transvaginal Mesh

Versalius drawing - Medical Misconceptions have existed for 400 years. Why have they not been corrected, especially as they pertain to the female pelvis?

J&J Facing $1.7 Million in Damages to Three Australian Women

Mesh Medical Device News Desk, March 3, 2020~ This is just the beginning of compensation being offered to thousands of Australian women implanted per…

First Trial of J&J's Artisyn Pelvic Mesh Results in Win for Defendant

In the case of Charlotte Salinero v. Ethicon (J&J), a federal jury found in January 2020 that the manufacturer was not liable for the injuries claimed by Salinero in this abdominally placed mesh.

Kaiser $20 Million Prolift Pelvic Mesh Case Survives Ethicon Challenge

An Indiana pelvic mesh trial naming defendant, Ethicon has survived it's recent challenge and Barbarbara Kaiser is due to receive $20 Million from JNJ unless there is another challenge.

New Zealand Surgical Mesh Restorative Justice Report Released

New Zealand has just released a report seven months in the making that acknowledges the severity of polypropylene pelvic mesh implants routinely implanted to treat incontinence and prolapse.

A Simple Solutions to Infections?

Do you get colds, viruses, and the flu during the winter months? Ever wonder why? The solution may be as simple as the degree of humidity in your home.

Latest News! JNJ Negligent in AU Mesh Case, Must Pay Thousands of Pelvic Mesh Patients

ABC News AU, Julie Davis (center) Mesh News Desk, November 20, 2019 ~ After two years of court action, the federal judge in a Sydney, Australia (AU) ...

Australian Class Action Decision v. Ethicon Thursday

Mesh Medical Device News Desk, November 6, 2019 ~ It's been 21 months since a class action trial concluded in Australia against Ethicon, the maker of…

Vaginal Mesh Nerve Injuries- Why Do They Go Unnoticed?

Untrained doctors are largely ignoring the vaginal mesh sling nerve injuries and as a result, they largely go untreated.

J&J Recalls Talcum Powder Found Tainted with Asbestos

Mesh Medical Device news Desk, October 18, 2019 ~ The first time ever, Johnson & Johnson is recalling a shipment of baby powder after the FDA found so…

$117 Million Multistate Settlement with J&J Over Deceptive Mesh Marketing

The business model for Johnson & Johnson and its Ethicon Inc. medical device subdivision appears to be - push ahead and pay a fine if caught. J&J must pay $117 M for deceptive marketing of its mesh.

Polypropylene- What You Need to Know About Links to Autoimmune Disease

Noni Wideman has compiled what we know about the Links Between Surgical Mesh Complications and the Development of Autoimmune Disease. Thank you Noni!

Bard, Ethicon, Coloplast Trials on the Horizon

Kila Baldwin, Kline Specter Mesh Medical Device News Desk, October 9, 2019~ At one time, mesh trials were being conducted on a regular basis. While t...

Reactions to the Death of Hernia Surgeon, Dr. Robert Bendavid

Reactions are coming in reacting to the sudden death of surgeon, researcher, and tireless patient advocate, Dr. Robert Bendavid, MD.

Mesh Victims United Receives Nonprofit Approval by IRS, Announces New Projects

Donations will now be tax-deductible for those who support Mesh Victims United, a patient support, mesh education group.

West Virginia Becomes 5th State to Sue J&J Over Pelvic Mesh Marketing

Mesh Medical Device News Desk, September 20, 2019 ~ With the potential for every state to file suit against J&J over violating consumer protection la…

California AG's J&J Deceptive Mesh Marketing Trial Continues

Ethicon ad 2019 Mesh Medical Device News Desk, September 13, 2019 ~ After a two-week break, the state of California will resume its defective market...

J&J Loses Final Appeal of Beltz Pelvic Mesh Case and $2.43 Million

Johnson & Johnson loses its latest appeal of the Sharon Beltz case and her award of $2.43 Million. This is the ninth loss for the healthcare giant in this particular venue.

Shining Light in Dark Places of the Pelvic Mesh MDL

Attorney Ben Anderson is the latest to request an appellate court review how millions of dollars set aside from the MDL, are being used to award those firms loyal to the MDL executive committee.

What to Ask Your Doctor if He Suggests Pelvic Surgery

Monique Sanders is a prolapse expert who turned to natural remedies to resolve her own problems. She turned to natural remedies and shares what you might ask your doctor who suggests mesh or surgery.

Addressing Prolapse With the Whole Woman

You are not the patient, you are the physician, is the mantra of an education program promoted by the Whole Woman program, created by RN Christine Kent

Doctors Could Be Held Responsible for Mesh Implants Gone Wrong

If one legal team is any indication, doctors who implant polypropylene mesh to treat incontinence could be charged with medical malpractice.

Law Firm Pushes Back Against Legal Pelvic Mesh Malpractice Claim as Others Join

Another woman has joined four other plaintiffs in a president setting case again Texas law firms who are alleged to have failed their pelvic mesh clients.

Newly Diagnosed with Incontinence? What You Should Ask to Avoid a Mesh Repair

For women newly diagnosed with incontinence, what are your options if you do not want to go the mesh route? Questions to ask your doctor.

California AG Suit Over J&J Pelvic Mesh Injuries Begins Today

Calif. Attny. Gen. Becerra Mesh Medical Device News Desk, July 15, 2019 ~ This is the second of four State Attorneys General suing Johnson & Johnson...

Mesh Settlements - Scared into Silence

How long have you waited for your pelvic mesh settlement and what do you hear from your law firm?

TOT Mesh Devices Targeted Next for Going Off the Market

Left Behind by the Vaginal Mesh MDL: Survivors with Catastrophic Pain. After 2016, implantation of the Uphold and Restorelle Direct Fit is blatant ...

Dunfee Awarded $500k in Philadelphia Prolift Case

It is the smallest jury compensation so far, in a number of pelvic mesh personal injury trials, but on Friday June 28, 2019, Linda and Thomas Dunfee were successful in her pelvic mesh case against J&J

More Women Coming Forward with Fraud Claims Against Houston Lawyers

How well were you represented in your personal injury case against mesh makers? Some plaintiffs allege, not very well.

Coloplast Mesh and Med Device Maker Exploring Sale

Mesh Medical Device News Desk, June 23,2019~ Coloplast had nearly 3,000 pelvic mesh cases filed in federal court in West Virginia and had recent disa…

Lawsuit Alleges Houston Law Firms Defrauded Thousands in Pelvic Mesh Litigation

This is the second lawsuit filed against law firms involved in pelvic mesh cases who warehoused thousands of cases, some expired, then run them through the settlement mill en masse.

Six Law Firms Sued for Malpractice in New Jersey Pelvic Mesh litigation

The Mazie Slater law firm of Roseland, New Jersey has filed a class action that could retrieve $15 million in allegedly excess fees collected by plaintiffs' lawyers.

Dunfee Pelvic Mesh Trial Will be 11th for Philadelphia Firm

Mesh Medical Device News Desk, June 11, 2019~ The pelvic mesh trial of Linda Dunfee got underway last week in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, …

Pelvic Mesh Treatments - Russian Roulette

Writer, mesh-injured activist, and author, Nancy Gretzinger contributes this story about her experience with her implant and a controversial treatment.

Doctor Plans Vigorous Defense in First Pelvic Mesh Indictment

Dr. Christopher Walker, UroGyn Specialists Mesh Medical Device News Desk, June 3, 2019 ~ Dr. Christopher Walker has been arrested and charged with lu…

MN Star Tribune: Mesh Devices Wreck Lives

The Minneapolis Star Tribune report that newly implanted pelvic mesh women were sold on a mesh implant by doctors who said it was "new mesh."

Hernia Mesh Secrets: Bruce Rosenberg Advises First Time Hernia Repair Patient

Bruce is a patient advocate who receives thousands of inquiries from hernia mesh injured patients, though he is not a doctor or lawyer, just a mesh patient himself.

The Lancet on Makers Told to Stop Selling POP Mesh

The Lancet is one of the oldest medical journals in the world. Ed Holt writes for The Lancet about the FDA's decision to suspend the sales of POP mesh because of safety and efficacy concerns.

Female Urinary Incontinence: Know the Non-Mesh Alternatives

By Dr. Una Lee, MD, of Virginia Mason Hospital and Medical Center, Bellevue, Washington State reports on the non-mesh alternatives to mesh which your doctor may not tell you about.

*Latest* Mesigian Prolift Pelvic Mesh Trial - $80 Million to Plaintiff!

The pelvic mesh trial of Patricia Mesigian, conducted in Philadelphia, ended with an $80M jury award to the mesh-injured woman.

Is Your Pelvic Mesh Case Lingering? Are you On this Order?

Judge Joseph R. Goodwin, Mesh Medical Device News Desk, May 5, 2019 ~ In this latest order from Judge Goodwin, more than 3-thousand woman have been r...

May 1 International Mesh Awareness Day

Mesh Medical Device News Desk, May 1, 2019 ~ May first is the Worldwide Mesh Awareness Day, a term coined by the Mesh Awareness Movement, though recog…

Multidistrict Litigation Basics: A Primer for Plaintiffs

Attorney and law professor, Elizabeth Chamblee Burch advised on what you should ask if you need to hire an attorney, especially if you are part of a mass tort.

The End Game - Pelvic Mesh Cases Pushed to Resolve or to Trial

Is the end in sight for pelvic mesh litigation, at one time the largest consolidation of injury cases in the country?

Washington State Settles on Eve of Trial with J&J Over the Cost of Pelvic Mesh Injuries

Trial was supposed to begin Monday morning, April 23, 2019, as Washington State sued Johnson & Johnson over failing to provide women a warning about the company's polypropylene pelvic mesh implants.

Pelvic Mesh Remains on the Market Despite FDA Decision!

Mesh News Desk is trying to clear up some of the confusion concerning the 2019 FDA decision about POP mesh, essentially removing it from the market. This applies to pelvic organ prolapse mesh only!

Hernia Mesh Secrets: Bruce Rosenberg Answers Hernia Patient Questions After Complications

Bruce Rosenberg is a patient advocate and a hernia mesh injured patient who has turned his life work as a social worker to directing mesh-injured patients to the appropriate caregiver.

* Latest News * FDA Orders Mesh Makers to Stop Selling Prolapse Pelvic Mesh!

Even though the Food and Drug Administration began taking in mesh-related complaints in early 2000, nine years later the agency decided mesh to treat prolapse is not safe or effective and banned it.

Washington State AG Heading to Trial with Johnson & Johnson

Mesh Medical Device News Desk, April 15, 2019 ~ Charging violations of its consumer protection laws, Washington State's trial is set to begin in one ...

H.R. 2164- Fighting for Your Right to Take Defective Medical Devices to Court

Mesh Medical Device News Desk, April 12, 2019 ~ H.R. 2164 would restore an Americans right to take a defective medical device maker to trial and recei…