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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Your Turn: Where is my Caldera Settlement?

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

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

Beth Chamblee Burch

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.

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.

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.

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) ...

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.

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.

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.

Mesh Settlements - Scared into Silence

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

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.

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.

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