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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.

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Judge Gives Green Light of Millions to Lawyers in Pelvic Mesh Litigation

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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%?

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Pelvic Mesh MDL is Closing to New Cases!

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Law Professor Thomas A. Eaton on Tort Reform

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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.

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

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4/22/2019

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

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Slater Comes Out Swinging in Pelvic Mesh Fee Allocation

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Judge Gives Green Light of Millions to Lawyers in Pelvic Mesh Litigation

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2/6/2019

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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.

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

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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!

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Lawsuit Alleges Houston Law Firms Defrauded Thousands in Pelvic Mesh Litigation

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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.

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

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

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SUBROGATION & MESH– What it means and why you must understand it

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Dunfee Awarded $500k in Philadelphia Prolift Case

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FDA Should Not Approve Boston Scientific 522 Studies for Pelvic Mesh

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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.

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Conflicts of Interest in FDA Expert Panels

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