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

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Bard Hernia Mesh Maker Must Pay $255,000

Jane Akre

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4/15/2022

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.

Ethicon Abbrevo Trial Set for May After Courtroom Wrangling

Jane Akre

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3/14/2022

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

Jane Akre

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1/25/2022

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.

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The Problems with Polypropylene

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

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

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

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10/17/2019

Lawsuits and Lawyers

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

Jane Akre

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1/25/2022

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

Jane Akre

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1/11/2022

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.

The Cisson Transvaginal Mesh Trial Against C.R. Bard – What did we Learn?

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12/4/2013

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

Jane Akre

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4/22/2019

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

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12/1/2020

Ethicon Abbrevo - A TVT Family Member- Day Two of Pelvic Mesh Trial

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Trials

Bard Hernia Mesh Maker Must Pay $255,000

Jane Akre

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4/15/2022

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.

Transvaginal Mesh Law Firm called a “Mass Tort Warehouse” – A Numbers Game

Jane Akre

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1/5/2017

Pennsylvania Will Accept Out-of-State Mesh Cases

Jane Akre

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4/4/2019

Lawsuits on the Horizon - Do they Represent the Scope of Injuries?

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9/6/2013

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

Jane Akre

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12/14/2020

Settlements

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

Jane Akre

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1/18/2021

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.

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

Jane Akre

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11/21/2019

Slater Comes Out Swinging in Pelvic Mesh Fee Allocation

Jane Akre

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4/1/2019

What’s Wrong with the MDL System of Conflict Resolution?

Jane Akre

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6/22/2017

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

Jane Akre

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1/18/2021

MDLs

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

Jane Akre

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8/5/2019

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.

Famous Mass Torts of the Past, the Story of Vioxx and its Billion Dollar Settlement

Jane Akre

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8/15/2013

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

Jane Akre

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8/5/2019

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

Jane Akre

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7/19/2020

Pelvic Mesh MDL is Closing to New Cases!

Jane Akre

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6/25/2018

Appeals

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

Jane Akre

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8/27/2019

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.

Dunfee Awarded $500k in Philadelphia Prolift Case

Jane Akre

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7/2/2019

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

Jane Akre

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8/27/2019

Lawsuit Alleges Houston Law Firms Defrauded Thousands in Pelvic Mesh Litigation

Jane Akre

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6/22/2019

Shining Light in Dark Places of the Pelvic Mesh MDL

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8/21/2019

FDA

FDA Should Not Approve Boston Scientific 522 Studies for Pelvic Mesh

Greg Vigna, MD JD

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2/13/2019

Dr. Greg Vigna, MD, JD report that Boston Scientific is seeking the FDA approval of its mesh using the 522 orders which are an FDA-ordered review of complications.

FDA Should Not Approve Boston Scientific 522 Studies for Pelvic Mesh

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2/13/2019

Conflicts of Interest in FDA Expert Panels

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11/6/2018

Pelvic Mesh 101: Mesh Basics - Still on the Market

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7/30/2018

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JNJ Loses Appeal of Massive California Pelvic Mesh Judgment

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Bard Hernia Mesh Maker Must Pay $255,000

Ethicon Abbrevo Trial Set for May After Courtroom Wrangling

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

Recent Articles in this Section

The Problems with Polypropylene

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

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

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

Kaiser $20 Million Prolift Pelvic Mesh Case Survives Ethicon Challenge

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

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

Lawsuits and Lawyers

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

Ethicon Abbrevo Trial Set in Dallas for February

The Cisson Transvaginal Mesh Trial Against C.R. Bard – What did we Learn?

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

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

Ethicon Abbrevo - A TVT Family Member- Day Two of Pelvic Mesh Trial

Trials

Bard Hernia Mesh Maker Must Pay $255,000

Transvaginal Mesh Law Firm called a “Mass Tort Warehouse” – A Numbers Game

Pennsylvania Will Accept Out-of-State Mesh Cases

Lawsuits on the Horizon - Do they Represent the Scope of Injuries?

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

Settlements

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

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

Slater Comes Out Swinging in Pelvic Mesh Fee Allocation

What’s Wrong with the MDL System of Conflict Resolution?

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

MDLs

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

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

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Pelvic Mesh MDL is Closing to New Cases!

Appeals

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

Dunfee Awarded $500k in Philadelphia Prolift Case

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

Lawsuit Alleges Houston Law Firms Defrauded Thousands in Pelvic Mesh Litigation

Shining Light in Dark Places of the Pelvic Mesh MDL

FDA

FDA Should Not Approve Boston Scientific 522 Studies for Pelvic Mesh

FDA Should Not Approve Boston Scientific 522 Studies for Pelvic Mesh

Conflicts of Interest in FDA Expert Panels

Pelvic Mesh 101: Mesh Basics - Still on the Market

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