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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 22, 2025 Update: Two lawsuits involving injuries from Covidien’s Parietex Optimized Composite (PCOx) hernia mesh have been selected for bellwether trial preparation in the federal MDL. One of these cases will become the third test trial in the ongoing litigation, following two scheduled Symbotex mesh trials in 2026. Judge Patti Saris has issued a discovery schedule, but a trial date for the PCOx case has not yet been set.

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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Attorneys are continuing to review new hernia mesh lawsuits. Hernia mesh lawsuit lawyers provide free consultations and claim evaluations to help hernia mesh victims throughout the United States determine whether financial compensation or settlement benefits may be available.

There are no fees or expenses unless a recovery or hernia mesh settlement is obtained in your case.

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162 Comments

michael
In April 27th this year I picked up a heavy backpack, felt a tear in my groin, and pain up and around my hip to my left flank. Ever since then my entire world has been crumbling around me. This happened at noon just as I was on my way out the door to meet a friend, and then to attend a phlebotomy refresher course later that evening. I tried to ignore what I was saying itrapersonally: “This must be what a hernia feels like.” By the time I met up with my friend, the pain had become beime sebere enough for me to have to miss the skill refresher, and proceed directly to the ER at Kaiser in Oakland. While there, despite my tale of physical strain, I was diagnosed with a UTI, and profalacticly given an IV antibiotic, prescribed an additional course of oral antibiotic, and a prescription for Vicodin. It was now 2am, my friend I was to stay with was most certainly asleep , not enough money to get a hotel, and I was told I would need to leave: Until I suggested that I had consummed four liters of beverage (my favorite 1.9l 7/11 Ultimate Gulp), plus the two giant bags of IV fluids and not only had I not passed any urine, but I had absolutely no urge to pee. The doc didn’t seem like it was a concern, but orderd a nurse proceed with a catheter. That procedure didn’t go well, and even tho I had been given a fair ammount of dillauded
douglas
i had a bi linguinal hernia and stomach hernia in 2007 14 months later i had major testicle pain and my right leg would go out. 1 month ago i had a nerve stimalotor put in.the problem is still there when i had the stimolator put in the hospital .when i woke up i noticed the surgeon was there. i think the doctor that put in in is covering up something how do i find out what kind of mesh they put in.i am very worried.i still have alot of pain and my pain doctor is trying to say that i am lying and i all want is money.
steve
i had my first abdominal hernia 2000,i have had four sergeries sins then.i had an open wound in my side for 18 months with drainage .it became so infected i had emrgencie surgerie and almost didnt make it.i have a large mesh patch now and i have herniated again.
dennis
My original abdominal incisional hernial repair was in 02. 7 Years later, this past 4/09 I had flu like symptoms-body aches, fever,chills.This lasted about a week. Then the hernia site became red and inflammed. I went to Thomas Jefferson hosp in Phila. E.R. They operated that night. my temp was 104. 2 days later ther operated again because I had a perforeated bowel and they had to do a 2 inch bowel resection. 8 days in the hospital. Lost 15 pounds.
John
I had surgery about 13 years ago, to repair a hyadle hernia. I ended up with about an 8″ scar that ran from navel to just below my rib cage. 5 years ago that scar began to herniate. The whole incision was reopened and a mesh was inserted to keep it from herniating again. I immediately started to experience stabbing like pains in numerous areas of my abdomin.
Penny
I had my first surgery performed in 1990, and Just this past jan 2009 I became extremely ill running high fever consistley and I had a pertrusion on my stomach, I lost 19 pounds in 2 weeks, went to my Dr and told her i msut have a hernia where the old mesh was, thet performed a CAT Scan and found the mesh had balled in a knot tore the lining open once again and torn the small bowel I had multiple fistulas in the stomach, Emergency surgery was performed . The body had made sterile pockets in the stomach area, but the Dr told me if any one had broken open I would not be here today to tell this, the infection was raging and once they removed the mutilpe pockets of infection, they found I not only have one infection bug but there was 3 different types of infection bugs. I am very thankful for the great Dr I had, without him acting quickley as he did, I would not be here today. Listen to your body and don’t put nothing off any more, I had many signs and didn’t have a clue as to how sick I was because the only time I hurt is when I was up and at work for several hours the pouch on my tummy would start hurting me.
Tom
I had my first hernia surgery in the April or May of 200, which recurred and I had a second hernia repair with mesh in Dec 2007. I have had some problems with pain, but nothing that I sought medical attention for. Perhaps I should get my medical records and just see if this type patch was used to repair my hernia. It was a large repair the second time around.
JP
I had 4 hernias removed in 04, I became very ill, my wound wouldn’t heal, I was in bed for the year, my immune system shut down, I had to have it removed in August or else i would die, I had lost 75 pounds- not a good way to lose weight. The mesh came out in pieces and not all of it was even there. We still didn’t know it was a bad product. in April o5 I had bad pains again – I had gotten another hernia, same manufacturer but different type was inserted. I healed but still have bowel digestion issues and pain on both sides on a regular basis, I am on pain meds and alcohol- also not a good combination- I found out today that my new mesh is also on the list. This has run my life for the last 4 years. I am a single mother and cannot afford to see the specialist on a regular basis, activities are little to none and I have never gotten my strength or energy back. I found out in 2006 about the orginal mesh recall and have had an attorney in Rhode Island for over a year. I am having to file bankruptcy. I wish I new of other alternatives to this mesh. my same scar has been cut open 6 times.
Debora
I had my second hernia surgery a year ago. The site of my hernia is about 4 inches from my breast to the right. A mesh/patch was inserted into small openings in my abdomen. Within weeks after the surgery the patch failed and the hernia returned to it’s original condition. A year later, I took a fall and suffered some lower back pain. A few days later, after reaching across my lap from left to right, I experienced a severe stabbing in my right side. I could barely move. I was in the emergency room for eight hours, had several xray type tests with no negative results. The diagnosis was torn muscle. Although the severe pain has subsided, I still experience severe stabbing in the area when I lay down on that side. No muscle movement causes the pain, only pressure against the kidney area. I sense the existence of something foreign in that area of my abdomen and I believe it to be the patch that came loose from my hernia area. The foreign object is 4 inches directly to the right of my hernia.
karen
My husband had a hernia repair on the 14 of July in 06. The surgeon and hospital used Bard Composix e/x mesh. In May of 07, he had another repair. Another doctor from the same practice took pictures of the mesh from the lst surgery that had come apart and was integrated with the bowel. He cut out what he could. Now we are having problems with what they suspect is bowel obstruction.
James
I has had three hernia surgerys.I am constantly in pain with my stomach area.MESH or the PATCH was inserted in my stomach.I am in pain on a daily basis.
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