Tens of thousands of hernia mesh lawsuits are now underway across the country. Most federal cases are now consolidated under multi-district litigations, or MDLs, which are not the same thing as class-action lawsuits. MDLs allow thousands of people injured by the same hernia mesh to sue the device’s maker at the same time. Most plaintiffs that join MDLs can get the benefits of legal representation and win settlements without ever appearing in court. With more than 20,000 cases now pending, it’s likely only 4-5 plaintiffs total will ever have to testify at trial.
Thousands of injured plaintiffs filing claims now accuse hernia mesh makers of some or all of the following:
In addition, some victims are suing their surgeons for medical malpractice.
With active litigation underway, no current plaintiff has yet received a cash settlement based on public lawsuit filings. However, previous lawsuit settlements may give potential claimants an idea of what they might expect. For example: In 2011, Kugel hernia mesh manufacturer Bard Davol settled 2,600 claims for $184 million. With MDL cases, people with the most severe hernia mesh injuries receive a larger share of any negotiated group settlement. That said, when juries rule in the plaintiff’s favor at individual trials, they typically award significant cash payouts.
Based on past similar settlements, injured hernia mesh plaintiffs might expect anywhere from $50,000-$130,000. That’s based on the fact that in 2011, Bard Davol paid about $70,000 to settle each hernia mesh claim. However, in 2010, a jury ordered Bard to pay Kugel hernia mesh plaintiff Christopher Thorpe $1.5 million in damages. So, current hernia mesh plaintiffs could win much larger settlement amounts if their individual cases succeed at trial.
Hernia mesh makers failed to warn patients about potential risks for bowel adhesions, abscesses, fistulas, chronic pain and repeat surgeries. With each new recurrence or mesh replacement surgery, patients increase their risk for life-threatening complications, such as organ perforation. If you or a loved one suffered health problems after undergoing hernia repair with any mesh device, fill out the form below now to see if you may qualify for compensation.
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Because hernia mesh makers failed to warn consumers about potential dangers from these implants, injured patients may qualify for compensation. If you or a loved one suffered serious health issues after hernia repair with a mesh implant, you may be entitled to a cash settlement. To seek the justice and compensation you deserve for your injuries, fill out the form on this page and start your free online case evaluation today.