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• Covidien ProGrip Mesh Lawsuit Scheduled for March 2027 Jury Trial

  October 6, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has selected the third claim to serve as a Covidien hernia mesh bellwether trial, which will begin in March.

• Judge Sets Next Covidien Hernia Mesh Lawsuit for Trial in January 2027

  September 11, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  The U.S. District Judge presiding over all Covidien hernia mesh lawsuits has scheduled the next bellwether trial to begin on January 11.

• Covidien Mesh Lawyers to Meet With MDL Judge This Week, Following Landmark Verdict

  August 17, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has called for a meeting between attorneys representing plaintiffs and defendants in Covidien mesh lawsuits following an $88 million verdict against the manufacturers.

• Covidien Hernia Mesh Lawsuit Payout of $88M Awarded in First MDL Bellwether Trial

  August 5, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  The first Covidien hernia mesh bellwether trial has ended in an $88 million verdict for the plaintiff, who suffered bowel resectioning and revision surgery after his Symbotex hernia mesh failed.

• First Covidien Hernia Mesh Lawsuit Trial Over Symbotex Problems To Begin Next Week

  July 10, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  The first Covidien hernia mesh bellwether trial begins on Monday in Massachusetts federal court involving claims that the Symbotex mesh is defectively designed.

• Covidien Mesh Lawsuit Cleared for Trial Over Hernia Repair Complications

  June 10, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  A Covidien hernia mesh lawsuit will go before a jury next month after a federal judge rejected the manufacturer's motion to have the case dismissed.

• Parietex ProGrip Hernia Mesh Lawsuit Claims Product Defects Caused Severe Pain After Implantation

  March 25, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  A Parietex ProGrip hernia mesh lawsuit claims polyester used in the implant's construction can lead to shrinkage and can trap nerves in its Velcro-like structure, resulting in unceasing pain.

• MDL Trial for Covidien Hernia Mesh Lawsuit Remains On Track for July 2026

  March 2, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has agreed to delay a motion for summary judgment in the first Covidien hernia mesh bellwether trial, after the parties agreed that the outcome would not affect the upcoming trial date.

• Covidien Seeks Dismissal of Lawsuits Over Hernia Mesh Complications

  September 8, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Covidien is asking a federal judge to keep details of a motion to dismiss more than 2,000 hernia mesh lawsuits under wraps for at least 10 days due to the presence of confidential company documents.

• Deadline for Covidien Mesh Settlement Negotiations Extended Until Jan. 2026

  August 21, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Parties involved in Covidien hernia mesh litigation have been given until January 2026 to go through mediation talks to potentially reach a settlement agreement.