$2 Million Jury Verdict Returned in First Federal Transvaginal Mesh Implant Trial
It was reported this morning that a jury has returned a $2 million verdict for the injured plaintiff in the first federal transvaginal mesh implant trial. Among other things, the plaintiff was compensated for her bleeding and pain. The victim required two subsequent complicated surgeries to remove the device. Significant punitive damages were also awarded. […]
Time is Running Out – Protect Your Rights To Bring Your Claims For Injuries From Your Pelvic Mesh Implant
Many women experience pelvic organ prolapse, or collapse of the pelvic floor, following child birth, having a hysterectomy or menopause. With this condition, pelvic organs slip out of place, or even protrude from the body. Since the 1990’s, transvaginal mesh devices have been used as a treatment for pelvic organ prolapse in women and were […]
Status of MDL 2325 American Medical Systems Pelvic Repair Litigation
At a regularly scheduled status conference on May 25, 2012, in the federal multi-district litigation status conference, Judge Goodwin noted the follwing in his Daybook Entry: MDL No. 2325: • AMS Request for Science Day; scheduled for July 26, 2012 @ 10:00 a.m. • Counsel for Boston Scientific Corp will be permitted to make a […]
J&J Irresponsibly Fails to Recall Vaginal Mesh Implants
In response to an increase in the amount of reported injuries and lawsuits resulting from surgical mesh implants, Johnson & Johnson has decided to stop selling the product used to treat women’s health problems. The company expressed its desire to do so in a letter sent to judges in New Jersey and West Virginia who […]
J&J Irresponsibly Fails to Recall Vaginal Mesh Implants
In response to an increase in the amount of reported injuries and lawsuits resulting from surgical mesh implants, Johnson & Johnson has decided to stop selling the product used to treat women’s health problems. The company expressed its desire to do so in a letter sent to judges in New Jersey and West Virginia who […]
J&J Subsidiary Ethicon To Stop Selling Dangerous Vaginal Mesh Products
Johnson & Johnson subsidiary Ethicon announced today that it will cease marketing most of its vaginal mesh products. This announcement was made in two letters sent to the judges who are coordinating the Federal Multi-District Transvaginal Mesh Litigation in West Virginia, and in the coordinated New Jersey State Court Litigation. The company will be informing […]
J&J Subsidiary Ethicon To Stop Selling Dangerous Vaginal Mesh Products
Johnson & Johnson subsidiary Ethicon announced today that it will cease marketing most of its vaginal mesh products. This announcement was made in two letters sent to the judges who are coordinating the Federal Multi-District Transvaginal Mesh Litigation in West Virginia, and in the coordinated New Jersey State Court Litigation. The company will be informing […]
United States District Court in West Virginia Prepares for the First Trial on Vaginal Mesh Implant Injuries
An August 2011 FDA report found that vaginal-mesh implants should be classified as high-risk to the more than 75,000 women who have them inserted annually. Makers of the devices, including Johnson & Johnson, have been ordered by the FDA to do multi-year studies related to the injuries associated with the implants. As the litigation of […]
