A federal judge has called for two Covidien hernia mesh cases to be prepared by January 2025 for the first bellwether trials, which would likely come later that year.
Covidien hernia mesh lawyers have presented a plan to appoint 10 attorneys to plaintiffs' leadership positions in the growing litigation.
The FDA has published a guide to the benefits and risks of hernia surgery mesh risks and benefits for consumers amid growing concerns over defective designs and failures.
A federal judge has ordered a "Science Day" to be held on June 14 to educate the Court on key scientific and medical information likely to play a role in…
A federal judge has approved Plaintiff Fact Sheets which will standardize information involving potential bellwether trials over Covidien hernia mesh complications.
An umbilical hernia repair lawsuit claims design defects with the Covidien Symbotex mesh led to adhesions and the need for revision surgery.
A lawsuit over the failure of a Covidien polyester hernia mesh says its lack of flexibility and susceptibility to failure makes it defectively designed for use in the groin.
A Covidien Parietex lawsuit claims the manufacturer knew about problems with the hernia mesh device but failed to warn patients and the medical community.
With nearly 6,000 Covidien hernia mesh lawsuits filed nationwide, defendants are asking a federal judge to order coordination between claims coordinated in Massachusetts state courts and the federal MDL.
Three plaintiffs' attorneys have been appointed to interim leadership positions in Covidien hernia mesh litigation.
