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Is There a Hernia Mesh Lawsuit?

Hernia mesh lawsuits are being filed against Bard, Atrium, Covidien and several other hernia mesh manufacturers. Lawsuits claim the hernia mesh products contain dangerous design defects that have been linked to high rates of failure, resulting in serious and potentially life-threatening injuries.

Hernia mesh lawsuit settlements may be available for individuals who suffered injuries from defective hernia mesh implants;

  • Hernia Repair Failure
  • Infections
  • Protrusions or Movement of the Mesh
  • Internal Injuries
  • Revision Surgery to Remove the Hernia Mesh
  • Other Hernia Repair Complications
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Hernia Mesh Lawsuit Overview

Hernia surgery is a common medical procedure where a hernia mesh is often used to provide support to the weakened or damaged tissue. However, thousands of hernia mesh lawsuits have been filed in recent years over the alleged design defects of the Ethicon Physiomesh, Atrium C-Qur, Alloderm, Kugel Patch, and other hernia mesh products.

Each of the hernia mesh claims raise similar allegations that users suffered painful and debilitating injuries that could have been avoided if the manufacturer had issued adequate warnings.

Hernia mesh lawsuits claim that manufacturers failed to uphold their obligation to adequately research their products and warn about risks associated with their device. In many cases, it appears the manufacturers knew, or should have known about the growing number of adverse events associated with their surgical mesh products, yet failed to warn patients, doctors or the medical community.

As a result, individuals are now seeking financial compensation from the manufacturers for their injuries caused by the failing hernia mesh products.

Info About Hernia Mesh Lawsuits on this Page:

  1. Who Qualifies for a Hernia Mesh Lawsuit?
  2. 2025 Hernia Mesh Lawsuit Updates
  3. Is There a Hernia Mesh Class Action Lawsuit?
  4. Hernia Mesh Products Linked to Complications
  5. Personal Stories from Hernia Mesh Recipients
  6. Recalled Hernia Mesh Brands
  7. How Long Do I Have to File a Hernia Mesh Lawsuit?
  8. What Injuries Qualify for a Hernia Mesh Lawsuit?
  9. Hernia Mesh Lawsuit Settlements
  10. See if You Qualify for a Hernia Mesh Lawsuit

Who Qualifies for a Hernia Mesh Lawsuit?

Individuals may qualify for a hernia mesh lawsuit if they received a hernia mesh and experienced any of the following injuries or complications;

  • Revision Surgery Required for Hernia Mesh Removal
  • Complications Related to Hernia Repair Surgery
  • Infections Arising from the Mesh
  • Displacement or Mesh Migration
  • Internal Injuries Caused by the Mesh
  • Failure of the Hernia Repair

Hernia Mesh Lawsuits

Did you or a loved one receive a hernia mesh?

Hernia mesh lawsuits are being filed against Bard, Atrium, Covidien and several other hernia mesh manufacturers over mesh failures resulting in injuries and additional surgery.

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Is there a hernia mesh lawsuit? Find out if you qualify for a hernia mesh lawsuit settlement payout.
Is there a hernia mesh lawsuit? Find out if you qualify for a hernia mesh lawsuit settlement payout.

Hernia Mesh Lawsuits

Did you or a loved one receive a hernia mesh?

Hernia mesh lawsuits are being filed against Bard, Atrium, Covidien and several other hernia mesh manufacturers over mesh failures resulting in injuries and additional surgery.

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SEE IF YOU QUALIFY FOR COMPENSATION

2025 Hernia Mesh Lawsuit Updates

May 8, 2025 Update: A second Covidien hernia mesh bellwether trial has been scheduled for July 13, 2026, involving claims that a defective Symbotex patch caused permanent adhesion injuries requiring revision surgery. The lawsuit, filed by a Mississippi woman, follows a February 2026 trial and will serve as a key test case in the growing MDL, which includes over 1,700 claims nationwide. Plaintiffs allege Covidien’s mesh products were defectively designed and prone to complications like chronic pain, bowel injuries, and infections, with the bellwether outcomes expected to influence future settlement negotiations.

April 2, 2025 Update: Despite last year’s confidential Bard hernia mesh settlement, at least 23 new lawsuits have been filed in the Southern District of Ohio, where multidistrict litigation continues under Judge Edmund A. Sargus. Recent claims include plaintiffs who underwent multiple surgeries after mesh products like the Bard 3DMax, Ventralex, and PerFix Plug allegedly failed. Individuals filing new cases after July 6, 2024, must meet strict court-imposed requirements, including sworn certifications and case-specific expert reports, or risk dismissal of their claims

March 28, 2025 Update: With over 1,600 Covidien hernia mesh lawsuits pending in the federal court system, the involved lawyers have progressed in their plans to potentially settle the Covidien cases out of court. Last month, they prepared to select a mediator for in-depth settlement discussions. A joint status report issued on March 11 confirmed that the parties have arranged to meet with the mediator for an in-person status conference during the week of March 31, with possible dates being March 31, April 1, April 2, or April 4. These settlement talks, if successful, could negate the need for individual bellwether trials. However, until an agreement is reached, preparations for these trials continue.

March 4, 2025 Update: Last month, the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee (PSC) and defense attorneys filed a joint stipulation calling again for an extension of certain discovery deadlines in the Covidien hernia mesh litigation, indicating they mistakenly asked for too short a time period for two expert discovery deadlines in last year’s request. The new deadlines call for plaintiffs’ expert reports for the Bellwether Pool cases to be completed by March 7, defendants’ expert reports due by April 18, and Plaintiffs’ rebuttal expert reports due by May 2.

February 5, 2025 Update: To date, over 25,000 hernia mesh lawsuits are currently pending in multiple multidistrict litigations, targeting major manufacturers for the alleged failures of their medical products. Currently, Ethicon, a Johnson & Johnson subsidiary, is dealing with 16 cases; Covidien, part of Medtronic, faces 1,660 lawsuits; and Bard, a division of Becton Dickinson, is confronting a substantial 24,102 lawsuits.

December 2, 2024 Update: In a case management order issued late last month, U.S. District Judge Edmund A. Sargus announced the appointments of Ellen K. Reisman and John Jackson, to serve as Special Masters in the federal multidistrict litigation (MDL) to organize and manage a Court-supervised Intensive Settlement Process (ISP), which is intended to resolve claims that do not settle as part of the global agreement. These Special Masters will hold a series of mediation sessions and provide the court with a quarterly update on the progress of the ISP, which is expected to continue through at least mid-2029.

November 1, 2024 Update: As many await the final details of the Bard hernia mesh lawsuit settlement, a news report has indicated that Becton Dickinson & Co. will pay over $1 billion to settle more than 38,000 lawsuits, which cites that Becton has allocated $1.7 billion for all its product-liability cases, including those related to mesh litigation.

October 4, 2024 Update: In the Covidien hernia mesh litigation, U.S. Magistrate Judge M. Page Kelley issued a case management order outlining agreed protocols between plaintiffs’ and defendants’ attorneys for handling pathological evidence crucial to Covidien hernia mesh lawsuits. This evidence includes remnants of Covidien mesh and affected tissues removed from plaintiffs, essential for proving injury claims and defective design allegations. The order ensures both parties have equal access to this untested material, preserved for analysis without interference, except where routine procedures might destroy it. Additionally, it requires a pause in current testing and mandates collaboration on handling already conducted analyses, with the court ready to intervene if necessary. This pivotal evidence is expected to influence the selection of cases for the initial Covidien mesh bellwether trials, slated to start no earlier than the end of 2025.

October 3, 2024 Update: Beckton, Dickinson and Company, the parent of C.R. Bard, recently announced a Bard hernia mesh lawsuit settlement agreement aimed at resolving the majority of the ongoing hernia mesh litigation. Although specific financial details were not disclosed, the payments are planned over several years as part of the company’s cash flow and capital allocation strategies. The settlement, pending approval from most plaintiffs, is not an admission of guilt, and unresolved claims will continue to be contested by the company.

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October 1, 2024 Update: In a recent JPML docket update issued on October 1, 2024, the panel indicates the number of claims filed in the Bard and Covidien hernia mesh litigations have significantly increased, with a total of 24,115 Bard hernia mesh lawsuits on the Bard Hernia Mesh Docket (2846), and 1,511 Covidien hernia mesh lawsuits on the Covidien Hernia Docket (3029).

July 3, 2024 Update: Judge Sargus issued an order on July 1, denying a request by two law firms to allow a potential Bard hernia mesh settlement deal to resolve hundreds of claims to be filed under seal, indicating that previous precedent in such matters have already made it clear that the public has a strong interest in obtaining the information contained in the court record.

June 4, 2024 Update: Lawyers are actively engaged in settlement discussions for a global resolution of over 21,000 Bard hernia mesh lawsuits consolidated in the MDL. The presiding judge had directed the parties to report any stalemate in negotiations by May 24, 2024. With no deadlock reported, Bard hernia mesh settlement negotiations will proceed up to the forthcoming deadline of June 24. By this date, parties must submit joint or individual proposals for remanding claims back to their originating trial courts.

May 1, 2024 Update: In a recent JPML docket update issued on May 1, 2024, the panel indicates the number of claims filed in several hernia mesh MDLs has grown within the last month, with a total of 22,256 Bard hernia mesh lawsuits on the Bard Hernia Mesh Docket (2846), 1,181 Covidien hernia mesh lawsuits on the Covidien Hernia Docket (3029), and 55 claims registered to the Ethicon Physiomesh Docket (2781).

April 15, 2024 Update: The judge overseeing the Covidien hernia mesh MDL issued a case management order on April 8, which now extends general corporate discovery to December 9, and pushes the close of expert discovery until May 29, 2025.

April 1, 2024 Update: Parties involved in the Bard hernia mesh lawsuit met last week to discuss potential global bard hernia mesh settlements. A mediation session was scheduled for March 25 and 26, 2024, as part of an effort to reach a global settlement for the more than 21,000 product liability lawsuits filed against C.R. Bard.

February 28, 2024 Update: The U.S. District judge presiding over all Covidien hernia mesh lawsuits issued a stipulated order (PDF) on February 20, ordering the manufacturer to turn over “a voluminous collection” of hernia mesh complaint files without redacting them, “to expedite production”. The files are expected to reveal a history of Covidien hernia mesh problems experienced by individuals across the country over the last decade.

February 20, 2024 Update: Judge Sargus issued a case management order this month instructing lawyers involved in the Bard hernia mesh litigation to hold face-to-face settlement negotiations on March 4 and 5, in an effort to reach a global bard hernia mesh settlement. According to the order, parties will only have three months to make progress, or else the court may consider returning large numbers of claims back to U.S. District Courts nationwide for individual trial dates.

January 1, 2024 Update: There are currently more than 20,000 product liability lawsuits pending in a Bard hernia mesh MDL (multidistrict litigation), which is centralized in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. The U.S. District Judge presiding over those claims pending against C.R. Bard in the federal court system has released a pretrial schedule for various deadlines leading up to the next bellwether trial, which is set to go before a jury in February 2023.

Is There a Hernia Mesh Class Action Lawsuit?

Thousands of individual hernia mesh lawsuits filed against manufacturers are being handled through a legal process known as multidistrict litigations (MDLs). MDLs are designed to efficiently process a large number of lawsuits that share common issues.

In the case of hernia mesh, several MDLs have been established to address claims against different manufacturers. Hernia mesh multidistrict litigations have been formed to handle lawsuits against the following manufacturers and their brands of hernia mesh products.

Bard Hernia Mesh Lawsuits

Bard Davol (a subsidiary of C.R. Bard) is one of the leading manufacturers that has been named in thousands of Bard hernia mesh lawsuits filed in recent years. Bard hernia mesh lawsuits claim that many of the surgical mesh products contain defects that make the mesh prone to failure, and the need for revision surgery within a few years.

Some of the surgical mesh products named in Bard hernia mesh lawsuits include;

  • 3D Max
  • Kugel mesh
  • Ventralex
  • Composix
  • PerFix
  • Ventrio
  • Visilex
  • Other Bard brands

Due to the growing number of Bard hernia mesh lawsuits being filed raising similar questions of fact and law, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) decided to consolidate and centralize all hernia mesh lawsuits filed nationwide against C.R. Bard before U.S. District Judge Edmund A. Sargus in the Southern District of Ohio for coordinated discovery and management.

As of early 2024, more than 20,000 Bard hernia mesh lawsuits are awaiting early bellwether hernia mesh trial results in the Davol, Inc./C.R. Bard, Inc., Polypropylene Hernia Mesh Products Liability Litigation MDL 2846.

Ethicon Hernia Mesh Lawsuits

Ethicon Physiomesh was introduced in March 2010, featuring a unique, multilayered design that was intended to improve performance. However, amid a high number of failures, an Ethicon Physiomesh recall was issued in May 2016, removing the product from the market worldwide.

Due to a rising number of Ethicon hernia mesh lawsuits filed in the wake of the recall, the JPML centralized all Ethicon hernia mesh claims filed throughout federal courts in the Northern District of Georgia before U.S. District Judge Richard Story.

Some of the Ethicon hernia mesh brands named in lawsuits include;

  • Physiomesh Mesh
  • Proceed
  • PHS
  • Prolene 3D
  • Prolene Hernia System

Plaintiffs in these cases allege that the Ethicon Physiomesh was defectively designed and manufactured, leading to severe complications like abdominal pain, infection, hernia recurrence, adhesions, perforations, erosion, and other injuries associated with the failure of the hernia mesh.

Covidien Hernia Mesh Lawsuits

Covidien, now a subsidiary of Medtronic, produces hernia mesh devices like Parietex. These products have been the focus of legal action alleging defects and resulting injuries.

Given common questions of fact and law raised in complaints filed in U.S. District Courts nationwide, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation centralized the Covidien hernia mesh lawsuits into a Covidien hernia mesh multidistrict litigation (MDL 3029) in June 2022, transferring all cases to U.S. District Judge Patti B. Saris in the District Judge in Massachusetts, for coordinated discovery and a series of early trial dates

Each of the lawsuits involve similar allegations, indicating that plaintiffs experienced complications after receiving defective polypropylene hernia mesh products sold in recent years, including but not limited to;

  • Parietex Composite
  • Parietex ProGrip
  • Parietex Plug and Patch
  • Symbotex

Atrium C-Qur Mesh Lawsuits

Atrium manufactures various hernia mesh products, including C-QUR mesh. Their mesh implants have been implicated in lawsuits involving serious complications such as infections, adhesions, and mesh failures.

Following a growing number of Atrium C-Qur hernia mesh lawsuits filed throughout the federal court system, the cases were centralized in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire in December 2016, where Judge Landya McCafferty has been presiding over coordinate discovery and pretrial proceedings.

Some of the Atrium hernia mesh products named in lawsuits filed in the Atrium Medical Corp. C-Qur Mesh Products Liability Litigation include;

  • C-Qur
  • C-Qur Mosaic
  • C-Qur Edge
  • C-Qur FX Mesh
  • C-Qur TacShield
  • C-Qur Lite Mesh V-Patch
  • C-Qur Mesh V-Patch
  • Atrium C-Qur Centrifx

Hernia Mesh Products Linked to Complications

Multiple hernia mesh products have been associated with dangerous and defective designs that have resulted in serious and potentially life threatening injuries to individuals. These designs and subsequent health implications have resulted in numerous investigations and recalls in recent years.

LifeCell Strattice Mesh

A hernia mesh product liability lawsuit was filed on September 9, 2021, raising allegations that the LifeCell Strattice biologic graft contains a defective design that can lead to implant failures requiring surgical removal.

These allegations suggest that the use of this product can lead to distressing and disfiguring complications associated with hernia mesh, causing significant pain for affected individuals.

During June 2021, multiple hernia mesh plaintiffs recommended the consolidation of all Strattice Mesh lawsuits in New Jersey state court, under the supervision of a single judge, for the purpose of conducting pretrial proceedings as part of a multi-county litigation (MCL).

Ethicon Physiomesh

An Ethicon Physiomesh recall was issued in May 2016, removing the product from the market worldwide amid a large number of failures and revision surgeries. Although the FDA classified the action as a “market withdrawal” in the United States, several foreign regulatory agencies have classified the action as a hernia mesh recall, and Ethicon has required all unused inventory to be returned and does not intend to begin selling the product again since it was unable to identify the cause of the problems associated with the controversial hernia mesh. The lawsuits were consolidated for pretrial proceedings as part of an MDL, or multidistrict litigation, in May 2017.

Atrium C-Qur Mesh

Pronounced “secure”, C-qur is a polypropylene mesh that is covered in a gel made from omega 3 fatty acids and triglycerides. It has been linked to a number of adverse events and complications, including claims that it causes friction with the underlying tissue. In October 2012, the FDA issued a warning letter to Atrium, citing the company for failing to respond to complaints about the C-QUR mesh and other products. The FDA accused the company of failing to review or investigate any complaints involving Atrium C-QUR failures or infections. The lawsuits were consolidated for pretrial proceedings as part of an MDL, or multidistrict litigation, in December 2016.

Kugel Hernia Mesh Patches

Recalls have been issued for a variety of different Kugel hernia products used for repair of ventral or incisional hernias, which may develop at the site of prior surgical scars. The Kugel Patch contains a memory recoil ring around the perimeter of the mesh, which allows the doctor to fold it during the hernia repair. It is designed to spring open once in place to lay flat. However, design defects may cause the plastic ring to break, resulting in serious internal injury. A number of Kugel hernia mesh settlements have been reached in recent years.

AlloDerm Regenerative Tissue Matrix

Alloderm is a hernia repair and abdominal reconstructive surgery patch, which is manufactured from tissue harvested from human cadavers. The manufacturer then aseptically processes the tissue to remove the cells and epidermis, and freeze-dries it to remove some of its elasticity, leaving a white, fibrous patch.

When used as a hernia repair patch, Alloderm has been linked to problems due to the manufacturer’s initial failure to warn physicians about the importance of pre-stretching the product, which can expand after it is implanted, causing a number of painful and debilitating complications.

Personal Stories from Hernia Mesh Recipients

For years, many individuals who have received these hernia mesh products have faced unexpected and often severe complications, ranging from chronic pain to additional surgeries.

As AboutLawsuits has closely covered the growing number of problems linked to Bard, Ethicon, Covidien or other hernia mesh products, as well as the growing litigations, many individuals have turned to our platform to share their personal experiences. Below are just several of many comments left by hernia mesh recipients who have experienced problems.

Timothy: AboutLawsuits Commenter, October 12, 2022

“I had hernia surgery in 2019 with Bard Propylene mesh. 4 days after being released from the hospital it got so badly infected I almost died from it. They did a second surgery immediately and since then I’ve had a third surgery from a recurring hernia and now have another recurring hernia with a softball size knot protruding out of my abdomen…”

Jeff: AboutLawsuits Commenter, December 6, 2010

“My wife had 3 hernia surgeries, the last one was to replace the kugel patch. She passed away in 2008 at the age of 32 with fatal bowel problems.”

Wayne: AboutLawsuits Commenter, October 23, 2023

“I had Strattice mesh used for a hernia created during surgery in 2009. The mesh is frozen to my organs inside my body and can’t be removed. I have had to have an ileostomy bag… as well as the mesh adhering to a vein in my leg causing two separate blood clots in which I am on blood thinners for.”

Helen: AboutLawsuits Commenter, February 11, 2022

“I have had 3 surgeries. Each one of them the mesh tore which caused me to have another surgery. Now I have no elasticity left in my stomach wall to do another surgery. Now I have to have reconstructive stomach surgery before they can repair my hernia again.”

Charles: AboutLawsuits Commenter, July 5, 2017

“I had Ethicion’s Physio mesh implanted my due to a previous abdominal aortic aneurysm repair surgery with resulting surgical hernias. Since then then I’ve had other surgical hernias appear and tremendous pain in abdomen, hips, groin areas, along with colon and bowel disruptions. I‘ve have had nothing but health problems since Ethicon Physio Mesh was implanted in me!”

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Recalled Hernia Mesh Brands

Some hernia mesh products that have been recalled or faced significant safety concerns in the past include:

  • Ethicon Physiomesh: In May 2016, Ethicon issued a worldwide voluntary recall of its Physiomesh composite mesh due to higher-than-average rates of hernia recurrence and reoperation.
  • Atrium C-QUR Mesh: Atrium Medical Corporation faced concerns regarding its C-QUR mesh products. While there wasn’t a complete recall, the FDA issued a Class II recall of this hernia mesh product in 2013 due to packaging issues and concerns over sterility.
  • Bard Ventralex ST Hernia Patch: In 2005, C.R. Bard recalled specific lots of its Ventralex ST hernia patch due to the potential for delamination, where the layers of the mesh can separate, leading to serious complications.

We highly recommend staying updated with the latest information from regulatory agencies like the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding hernia mesh recalls.

How Long Do I Have to File a Hernia Mesh Lawsuit?

Every state has its own statute of limitations for which an abdominal hernia mesh lawsuit can be filed to seek compensation. Typically, in the majority of state courts, this time limit to initiate legal action is limited to approximately one to two years from the point at which the individuals affected by hernia mesh injuries become aware of their specific harm caused by the hernia mesh.

Hernia mesh lawsuit statute of limitations can vary from state to state and can be influenced by factors such as the date of the surgery, the date of the discovery of complications, and whether the claim involves product liability or medical malpractice.

What Injuries Can Lead to a Hernia Mesh Lawsuit?

A variety of injuries and complications resulting from hernia mesh implants can potentially lead to a mesh lawsuit. Some common injuries that may warrant legal action include:

  • Chronic Pain: Persistent and debilitating pain in the abdominal or surgical site, which may hinder daily activities and quality of life.
  • Infections: Recurrent or severe infections at the site of the hernia mesh implant, often requiring additional medical intervention and treatment.
  • Mesh Erosion: The hernia mesh implant may erode or migrate from its intended position, causing damage to surrounding tissues, organs, or blood vessels.
  • Adhesion Formation: Abnormal tissue connections or adhesions can develop between the mesh and nearby structures, potentially leading to pain, bowel obstruction, or other complications.
  • Hernia Mesh Failure or Complications: This includes hernia mesh shrinkage, mesh folding or wrinkling, mesh detachment, or other issues that compromise the effectiveness of the hernia repair.
  • Organ Perforation: In some cases, a defective hernia mesh implant may puncture or perforate organs, leading to severe pain, infection, and the need for further surgical intervention.
  • Allergic Reactions: Some individuals may experience allergic reactions or hypersensitivity to the materials used in the hernia mesh implant, resulting in inflammation, chronic pain, or other complications.

It is important to note that each hernia mesh case is unique, and the specific injuries and complications may vary.

Hernia Mesh Lawsuit Settlements

Settlement amounts in hernia mesh cases can vary significantly. While it is challenging to determine an exact figure, potential hernia mesh settlements have been reported by hernia mesh lawyers to range between $65,000 to $80,000 on average, with the possibility of reaching as high as $1 million.

What is the Average Payout for the Hernia Mesh Lawsuit?

A hernia mesh lawsuit average payout can vary greatly, making it challenging to estimate the value of a specific case without a consultation. Numerous hernia mesh lawsuits have been settled, while many others are still awaiting resolution. Hernia mesh lawsuit settlements can range from $50,000 to as high as $1 million, depending on the severity and extent of the injuries involved. To gain a clearer understanding of the potential value of your case, it is crucial to consult with an experienced hernia mesh attorney.

Factors Affecting Hernia Mesh Lawsuit Settlement Amounts

Several factors can influence hernia mesh settlement amounts. While each case is unique and outcomes can vary, the following are common factors that can impact a hernia mesh lawsuit average payout amount:

  • Severity of injuries: The extent and severity of the injuries caused by the defective hernia mesh are a crucial consideration. Severe complications, chronic pain, permanent disabilities, and the need for extensive medical treatments often result in higher hernia mesh lawsuit settlement amounts.
  • Medical Expenses: The financial costs associated with hernia mesh surgery, hospital stays, medications, and ongoing care are significant factors in determining settlement amounts. Higher medical expenses often lead to larger settlements.
  • Lost Wages & Income: If the injuries from the hernia mesh have caused the plaintiff to miss work or experience a diminished earning capacity, the potential income loss is considered when determining the settlement amount.
  • Pain & Suffering: Compensation for physical pain, emotional distress, mental anguish, and a diminished quality of life due to the hernia mesh complications is a significant factor in settlement negotiations.
  • Liability & Strength of the Case: The strength of the evidence and legal arguments against the hernia mesh manufacturers or other liable parties can influence the settlement negotiation process. Hernia mesh cases with substantial evidence may result in a higher settlement offer.
  • Individual Circumstances: Each individual’s unique circumstances, including their age, pre-existing health conditions, and the impact of the injuries on their daily life, are taken into account when assessing the hernia mesh settlement amount.

How Long Does it Take to Settle an Abdominal Hernia Mesh Lawsuit?

The time required to settle hernia mesh litigation varies based on factors such as case complexity, pretrial proceedings, settlement negotiations, court schedules, and individual circumstances. As a result, it is challenging to provide an exact timeline.

Some hernia mesh cases may conclude within months, while others can extend for several years. Consulting with a hernia mesh lawyer is essential to gain a better understanding of the potential timeframe specific to your case.

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162 Comments

Christa
My father had a hernia surgery in 2006. In 2007, he had to have a revision surgery bc the mesh failed and his hernia returned. After years of constant pain and other issues, they found his testicle needed to be removed as a result of the failing mesh those years ago and having to go back in that second time. So he had to have his left testicle removed as a result. He’s wanting to speak to someone about it but was never sure if he had a case or not.
Anthony
umbilical hernia surgery 2015. from day 1 after procedure I knew something was terribly wrong. constant, at times debilitating pain, unreal protrusion, the mental/emotional anxiety became crippling.worst thing about this was the fact that I told the surgeon not to use the mesh procedure because my primary care physician yrs earlier warned me off/against mesh.the most horrible experience that lasted 8yrs and ruined my life..
Lisa
I had hernia surgery in June of 2020 , and I have experienced pain ever since , I went to my surgeon after the surgery for my post op check up and complained about my pain then , realising yes I just had surgery , dr said shoukd subside in a few months of healing , so I waited a bit and prob went back to his office 3 or 4 more times , most visits seeing someone else in place of my surgeon and they always recognised that yes I was in pain , the last visit there I did see my surgeon , his thought of getting rid of pain , and his words were if your in thst much pain only thing I can do is cut both sides of your stomach , prob about 10 inches each side , and rearrange the abdomen , he saud most painful surgery you will prob ever have and recovery a long time , my response was , NO thank you I’ll prob die! So after that visit I no longer went back to the surgeon I once trusted and went to for help of this nature , every time I went to my primary my chief complaint was my abdominal pain , so noted in all my records , I went to my gi dr and he told me he’s most sure that all my pain is coming from my mesh , and a letter was given me stating so , I’ve been I’ll many times with this , pains thst shoot down my legs, tingling sensations , I just had flu like symptoms that kept me out of work a week then to the Ed for 6 hrs , and still no help I’m this matter , I have had recurring pain , as I did when I first had my hernia , so thinking I have yet another one , dr at Ed saud I don’t because didn’t show on ct , but was told by another dr sometimes they don’t show up if ur lying still , I know my body and the way I feel day to day , and this pain is here for life I believe , I’ve been to 2 other surgeons and they told me they will not touch me , I am at a stand still with this , and there has to be some light at end of tunnel , and my mesh was pro grip , Whst a living nightmare!!!
Darlene
My mom had hernia surgey years ago..a big egg shape grew on the side of her..she had surgery to remove it yesterday..here it was a big ball of mesh
Kirk
3D Max from C.R Bard/Davol for inguinal hernias should be banned. FDA should be held responsible too. For my friends that have had inguinal hernias, try to have your Dr. Go for a triple nourectomy. It alleviated 99 percent of all my pain. I knew instantly when I woke up. Just make sure you find the best, most confident Dr. You can. Good luck to all. Finally pain free after five years of extreme chronic pain.
amanda
Check your spine, pelvic problems go all the way up
Lynda
I had a incisional hernia in 2007 ….were l had a Sepramesh ip Composix ..this Mesh is layered and had costing on it for to stop Adhesions forming It was biological mesh ….is this the same as Venerlight mesh …l have been in constant pain and have complications from it ..auto immune problems Infections loss of teeth ..sweats and flu problems . This mesh l have sounds the same ..but in 2007l I was never told l had mesh ..l found this in my surgery notes ..I feel angry because l was lied to for years .
NINA
One year after taking Arimidex and Larazapam I took a fall. As I result of the fall I got 3 hernias 1 on the naval and the other two on each of inguinal areas. They corrected the hernias thru a regular opening and were repaired with the poly mesh made by Johnson and Johnson. I have been suffering for nine years. I even had to have back surgery to see if it would help the pain caused by mesh. The pain did not go away, well guess what the did not go a way. I am walking around with this piece of mesh with in me No body would touch me because of the danger in removing the mesh. The attorney did not want to take my case because I did not have a second surgery. First all that is no guaranty that it sill work and second no Surgeon or Specialist would not even think of touching me. The groin pain is horrible, RTA infections are horrible I get one every one every two months. Pelvic pain. Hip pain, incontinence, bowl problems and the list goes on and on.
Bobby
My toxic mercury levels are at levels that would kill most people according to an annual physical Dr. This was back in the late 90’s. I figure the reason was the mercury leaching out of the fillings I received while in the Air Force, Every time I request to have the fillings removed the dentist would tell me there is no evidence that mercury fillings would cause any kind of harm. Toxic metal blood test are not normally part of normal physicals. Had it not been for this test I would never have known about being harmed by the mercury.
Andrew
I had the Parietex Composite placed into my abdomen in late 2008 after a hernia repair. Almost immediately after surgery I knew something was not right. At my 2 week post surgical appointment I had a huge racquet ball sized lump in my right armpit. I was given some antibiotics and brushed off as if it were nothing. A few days later the test came back positive for MRSA. Lump finally went away after three rounds of antibiotics 2 of which were bactrim. Even though the lump went away my surgical wound never completely healed. It was mostly closed except for three holes along the incision (top, middle, and bottom). These were tunneling oozing infected wounds and they were positive for MRSA as well. These tunneling wounds went deep back into my abdomen and required cleaning and packing of gauze strip into the tunnels twice a day with horrid smells and extreem almost unbearable pain at times. To make a long story short the surgeon was an ass and a master at blowing me off as if these problems were caused by me. So after a couple months of the runaround I just stopped seeing him because he wasn’t helping. Over the next 1 1/2 years I seen several different doctors at hospitals and wound clinics and they were all stumped as to the cause of this wound not healing. I was sent on so many tests and studies (MRI, Cat, Fistulagrams, sonogram xray etc….) to try to ascertain the cause of the wound but to no avail. Finally in 2011 I found a doc who refused to just pass the buck and was commited to getting to the answer . While doing a full open exploratory abdominal procedure it was discovered, in the very lowest part of my wound wadded and balled up was the entire piece of mesh that was installed in the upper abdomen in 2008. The mesh was infected and rotting in my gut for over 2 years. The tunneling wounds that had never healed had to be cleaned and derided. When it was over the full open wound was as big around as a large grapefruit and as deep as a racquet ball. I was on a wound vac post surgery for over 3 months while the gaping hole in my stomach healed. The complications healthwise I’ve had since the initial placing of the mesh have been horrendous. The pain and discomfort is so awful I have a hard time doing anything that requires any amount of strength or stamina. After the removal of the mesh in 2011 I have never been able to return to work. I have applied for SS disability twice since 2011 only to be denied both times after the appeal process. I have uncontrollable diarrhea every day as well as enormous amounts of gas that’s horrid. I can barely eat a meal due to the nerve damage and gastroparesis I now suffer from as result of all the abdominal surgeries. The gerd and nerve damage cause me to vomit sometimes multiple times a day. I’m so anemic I have to be infused with iron twice a month. This has truly been an awful chapter in my life. Since I couldn’t go back to work of course I lost my health insurance and any shred of dignity I had left because now I have to ask someone for everything because I have no means of support. SS tells me because I’m under 50 they can’t approve my benefits that I paid In to the system for by having a job my entire life since I was 16. Now with both denials and the time that had passed they tell me that even though I had earned way over the amount if work credits needed to get my ss disability that the rule is you have to have earned work credits sometime in the 5 years previous to any application for benefits and now even though I’ve applied twice and been denied that now I’m beyond the 5 years for having a work credit so now I’m not eligible for any of the benefits I paid in for my entire life. At best they say I could maybe get a few hundred in SSI but that’s only if they approve that. I have been screaming since 2008 about the defective Parietex that caused me all of this harm but could never find an attorney willing to persue it. I’ve been very depressed at times and wanted to check out. Sometimes that sounds like the best plan but for some reason I hang on hoping maybe someday ill get some justice just maybe. -G-
Dawn
I’ve had surgery perhaps done back in 2004, I’m not even sure if I qualify for the lawsuit. The Doctor who performed the surgery on me has long since retired and so I’m stumped on the answer. I know the surgery needs to be re-done as two other Doctors have told me this. I still have pain in the area so I guess I do need to get an answer on this.
Louis
I had a laparoscopic umbilical hernia repair surgery done on me. I was bleeding in my bowels, nausea ,headaches, severe abdominal pain in the my navel,redness, discoloration, infection in the wound, fever ,constipation, vomiting and bulging or round abdomen. please help me any anyway that you can.
chris
i had hernia repair twice in 2012 in november 2016 i was unable to work due to complications and cronic pain where meshes were placed still out of work as of today physio mesh and perietex mesh are still in me and no surgen wants to help me
Alicia
Had my surgery June 2004. I was telling the doctor then, it was hurting. He just said you need to adjust. Years later I am still having problems, bowels , bulging, stomach constantly is tender. Every now and then i still fill it pulling. Also lack of appetite, but gain weight around that area and it is kind of hard around my navel area. Had a doctor that didn’t speak good english to me and dismissed what my concerns were. I just want to feel better.
Fred
I had a hernia mesh surgery in 1999 and this past year I am suffering bad pain every day , it is bulging and I have to constantly push it back in , I am fearful for what the mesh is now doing inside me ,
Paul
I had a hernia surgically repaired and the mesh was used. Two years later, I had a diverticulated bladder thanks to the fact the mesh failed and my bladder when down my iguinal canal where the original hernia had been. I had to have a second surgery to put my bladder back in place and repair the broken mesh with another form of repair. I believe that, if a lawsuit is happening, I’m certainly one of the “victims.”
Brian
I had umbilical hernia repair surgery with a mesh product (don’t know what make/model yet) in mid Jan 2017. Now on March 9, 2017, I discover it has failed already and the hernia is returning.
delores
Had hernia surgery 4 times, and my stomach hurts all of the time & I feel something is very wrong.
Matthew
In March of 2016 I had a hernia repair done. Shortly after it got infected and I actually ended up getting MRSA and readmitted and quarintened. After several more infections it finally healed yet now there is a massive lump on my stomach from another hernia that has formed. I wonder if the biomesh they used was faulty…
mike
is there a statute of limitations on mesh hernia surgery? I had 2 hernias, one in 2004 one in 1997. in pain of and on all these years. have hydrocele in one testicle.
joseph
Had hernia surgery right of groin I have a large scare that is painful and changes frequently. Internal pain,testical pain, painful to sit to long, pain while driving is unbearable. Limited mobility. The list goes on. Need help getting my life back..
Kirk
inguinal hernia repair in 2011, pain started 2 1/2 years after surgery, now I’m missing right testicle and have a large lump size of an egg on my left pelvis. Can’t work the pain can get so bad I can’t even talk, hurts after ejaculation, usually no sperm. please help! ALL MESHED UP Kirk
Lori
I have had 5 hernia surgeries the last one being in 2010. I have had severe pain on the surgery site of the 1st 4 surgeries and was told it was because of the scar tissue. I have asked what kind of mesh was used and was told not the kind that was being recalled that was the first recall now I’m wondering if out of the 5 different kinds I have some of the recalled mesh?
phillip
Had first hernia repair 4/2014 and had all kinds of complications. Infections, rejection of the mesh, removal and then replacement. Then again in 2016 bowel blockage and another hernia repair
Trudy
In 1995 I had a severe infection from my bowel leaking and was taken to the hospital and emergency surgery done. I was in the hospital for 30 days. I had to wear a colostomy bag for over a year and had it reversed in 1996. Because of that surgery I ended up with Hernia’s (Huge Hernia’s ) one on the right side and one on the left side. In 2006 or 2007, I can’t remember the exact date. I went to Hershey Pa Hospital for Hernia repair on the right side and I was in the hospital for 6 days, sent me home and I ended up back in the hospital in Hershey Pa. with in 3 days with a severe infection, It was so bad that when I went to the Doctors office they laid me on a table put a plastic basin under my stomach area and was pushing the infection out into a plastic pan. Then sent me to the hospital opened me up farther and left me open after cleaning me and giving me so much antibiotics and etc. for 7 days and then sent me home , left open and I had to get changed and stuffed with gauze for a long long time. I was left open for a year and then sent back to Hershey for them to fix the other Hernia on the other side which I was cut back open again after I was healing from the inside out, and I was finally stitched back up and sent home. I still have problems with pains in my sides but nothing can be done about those. They took me away from my business for a year because I could not go down to the barn to make sure I did not get any bacteria. I had to hire people to do what I normally did. It was costly and broke me. I asked Lawyers before to help and they only wanted the vaginal mesh cases. I told them this is a mesh case. Would not take it. I was treated unfairly. Now some one wants to help after all this suffering. Thanks
Mary
Had umbilical hernia surgery in 2012. Had ventral hernia surgery in April 2015 at which time they found the mesh from the previous surgery (very small amount remaining) and tangled up. Had ventral hernia surgery in June 2015 because the mesh (manufactured by Bard) had disintegrated (or as the surgeon put it, I at the mesh). This time had biologic mesh put in. As of now, I have yet another ventral hernia. Two loops of bowel are pushing out by my navel. I have been in constant pain for over a year already. The surgeon said that I now have 2 options – try the biologic mesh again or wear an abdominal binder for the rest of my life. I’m 58 and just got on disability after being laid off last year from the job that this mess caused me to miss 6 months from. This hernia has put so much strain on my back that I really cannot stand the pain much longer. Can I be included in the class action law suit?
Cecelia
I am a 65 yr. old female who has had recurring hernia surgeries over the yrs. since 2009. In 2010 my surgeon placed a Dual Gore-Tex mesh over my abdomen to prevent more hernias and since then I have had another hernia repair in 2012. I have experienced pain, distention and cannot have a bowel movement without laxatives. This makes life very uncomfortable and painful and I understand it could be caused from the mesh. I am scheduled for still one more hernia surgery September 18th. which is Monday.
Robert
Had a Heriona operation…mash was used and later gaveway and forcing me to have another operation…had 2nd operation and have new scars and pain. Is there anything action I can take?
Jay
I started with exploratory surgery finding a torn colon resulting in a colostomy bag, then removed to a semi normal life in 1988. Since then I had three more abdominal hernia surgeries. My abdomen is lumpy and in pain with another obvious hernia in need of repair. I don’t know if I could handle another surgery, now at 49 years old, unemployed, on MediCal here in CA. What do I do?
sykvia
Jordan I also had 3 hernias repair also had a mesh omg mine was also done in 2015 and since than im suffering with so much pain just like u I cant work cause of this but im suferring with the pain 24 hours 7 days and not even the pain medicine helps ufffff I justdont know what to do to
Denique
Hernia Repair surgery with mesh in August 2004 with Dr. Donna Barbot in Philadelphia Pa Graduate Hospital Partial mesh removal 2006 by Dr Marc Rickford in Washington DC. Scar tissue removal 2012 with Dr. Barnea at Camden Care in Camden NJ. I still have persistent pain in that area, incontinence and I am still currently in rehabilitation with Cooper Hospital in New Jersey for the same issue. I can no longer afford medical bills and have no other options. Pleas help. Denique I have been to over 16 doctors and I can no longer afford the Medical bills. Please help
Shannon
My mother had hernia surgery 8/3/12 and passed away 7/12/14 due to the mesh detaching and entangling in her colon perforating it. Her system went septic, etc. I have had difficulty finding any legal help, has anyone had any help finding legal assistance. If so please contact me asap.
Peter
First hernia surgery was oct of 2012 after 7 months of pain second surgery was may 2013 first was open second was. Laperscopic these were performed in up state ny I moved to Florida in may of 2015 and on April 1 2016 had open hernia surgery again and surgeon found golf ball size of wadded mesh. I have had to sell everything I had to support my family while struggling to work in pain please let me know if there’s any compensation available to help my family thank you Peter humphries
dexter
I had hernia surgery preformed in 2001,since then I have suffered severely in constant pain.Unable to eat,sleep & nothing but severe pain.I have had every test possible in the in the medical system but yet no Doctor has been able to tell me what is causing the problem. I have lost a lot of weight, due to not being able to eat & every Doctor that you talk to thinks you are nuts. I have spoken to the manufacture of the mesh product,they said that the mesh should be removed as soon as possible,that was 3 yrs. ago, know Doctor in Canada will even listen to you.Does this sound familiar to any body else.
Susan
2 Surgeries 1 in 6/2008 & 2nd 6/2010 & now I have to have a 3 rd. Surgery. I have pains, Bacterial Infections, with having the Parietex & Ventralex Mesh in my stomach. My Surgeon wants to put more mesh back in me to repair the existing hernias now. I don’t want anymore meshes in me and I want the other meshes taken out. So, I need an Attorney to Help Me with this matter.
Keith
I had an umbilical hernia repair using mesh in 2005. I had a bad infection after surgery, which was handled using antibiotics. The past couple of weeks I have been experiencing discomfort in the area of my navel , and yesterday when I rolled over in bed I felt a sharp pain there. I checked the area, and a small amount of blood was seeping from my navel. I am scheduled to see my family doctor next week.
jordan
I had a left inguinal hernia repair done on april 1,2015. The surgeon used a 3DMax left large patch manufactured by bard/davol.Also they used a sorbafix fixation system.Since the surgery I have been in unbearable pain. I used to be very fit and athletic always working out and playing with my kids and working on the house etc. I also use to work 75 to 80 hours a week in the oilfield. Since the surgery I have not been able to do any of those things. I cant even pick my kids up or push them around playing like we used to. I have been unable to work cause sitting or standing lifting courching doing all of these things puts me in pain that even pain pills will not take away. The pain is 24/7 pain pills only dull it enough to walk with a limp and not cry.When I talk to the doctors I can never get a straight or even a good enough answer as why im in so much pain and why my abdomin is constantly swelling. I cant even have sex with my wife without buckling over in pain after.. Its been almost a year now and i cant take it anymore. My family is suffering because im not able to work I even had to swallow my pride and start a go fund me account to get help which im not having any luck there. I need help. I NEED ANSWERS. and most important I NEED OUT OF THIS HELL OF PAIN. and to return to a normal life where i can take care of my family. Please some info or help and prayers will be greatly appriciated.
JOANNA
Please call me to explain this lengthy story of what my mother endured over8years to date thank you for your time JoAnna
robert
Surgery 12 yrs ago, constant pain
Robert
I have bad pains very much in pain all the time.
jackie
i had a hernia surgery and they put a mesh in my abdomin it now is wire all in my stomach and pain i also have problems breathing and swelling everyone ask why is your stomach so big you have lost so much weight and i dont wont to eat help reply im in texas dallas
Marcus
Had hernia surgery ten years ago, belly button would always leak had to keep bandaid over it. Now a piece of wire was sticking out so far that it would hang on my shirt, i took clippers and clipped it off but one can still feel it sticking out. Now it has got infected and i have appt with surgeon next week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
george
large lump in hernia repair area pain and cramps thought it was normal now think different–over
Bruce
Had an abdominal surgery about 6 years ago. The lower abdominal area has pain on and off over the past 6 years. Sometimes the pain is so bad it gets hard to handle. Have had to take Vicodin over the entire time.
Alberto
hi i have a lot of complications with those prolene mesh in 2009 i had bilateral inguinal hernia repair in a week i stared with a lot of testicular pain and inflammations then it was pain even in the pelvil so i had 5 surgery even the urine stop with the need of a suprapubic tub just in January 2015 the removed those meshes but there a lot of pieces of mesh that still give me a problem with chronic epididymitis chronic colitis pain inflammations and infection and the need for more surgery i can work i don’t know how to fight this cos hospitals hide document from me i still don’t know what wen wrong i never imagine that doctors are so bad like that just 46 i can’t even have sex is that not crazy?
Becky
My mother is in the hospital this week having a repair surgery done. She has had intestinal fistulas for a few years now and finally found a doctor who would perform the surgery to fix it. All this because of the hernia mesh inside of her has broken apart and tore into other tissue. The doctor said she’ll have to have at least four other surgeries to completely repair the damage from the mesh.
susan
I had hernia repair for 5 abdominal hernia in 2010 . A mesh implant was used to repair my abdominal wall. I stayed I’ll and was then treated for ulcerative colitis. On Dec. 31 2113 , I operated on for hernia, mesh removal, and removal of Infection pocket. Still nor.t well I had surgery for recurrent hernia repair on June 3rd 2015. I had been sick due to herniated with blockages, infection caused by faulty transplants for several years. I left my job in 2012 because I could no longer do my job.
leah
had patitex mesh implanted 3/12. Need name of legal advocate.
lametrica
I had hernia repaired back in 1999 and did not have complications right away but eventually i began having problems with my stomach specifically in the navel area. The pain sometimes gets unbearable like knots and sharp stabbing pains. I have not been able to go to specialist bc I have no insurance. Now it is to the point where I can barely digest my food and as soon as I eat something I have to go to the bathroom n certain foods cramp my stomach.
JANET
My husband had umbilical hernia repair in 2010. He was diagnosed with bile duct cancer in 2012. He died from liver cancer in Jan. this year.
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