$2 Million Awarded to Family in Medical Malpractice Case After Hernia Surgery Leads to Patient’s Death

Montgomery, OH – A Hamilton County jury has awarded over $2 million to the family of Judy Helen Collins, who passed away after suffering complications from hernia surgery. The verdict was delivered on October 24, following a two-week trial and more than three days of deliberation. Judy Helen Collins, a 73-year-old resident of Montgomery, underwent a hiatal hernia repair surgery performed by Dr. Robert Bradley at Bethesda North Hospital in September 2019. Within days of the surgery, Collins began showing signs of distress, which were allegedly not promptly recognized by Dr. Bradley. Despite a radiologist’s … Read more

Surge in Hernia Mesh Litigation: Nationwide Lawsuits Point to Severe Complications and Pending Settlements

Across the United States, thousands of individuals who have endured complications from defective hernia mesh implants are seeking justice through litigation. Lawyers in all 50 states are currently managing these lawsuits, concentrated in a series of multidistrict litigations (MDLs). These legal actions involve various products created by leading medical device companies including Ethicon, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, C.R. Bard (now part of Beckton Dickinson), Covidien, and Atrium Medical Corp. The primary grievances in these legal cases relate to severe post-surgical complications that plaintiffs argue stemmed from inherent defects in the mesh products. Allegations … Read more

Latest Hernia Mesh Litigation Targets C.R. Bard: Key Developments in Ongoing Lawsuit

Murray Hill, New Jersey — A group of patients has filed a lawsuit against C.R. Bard, Inc., accusing the medical device manufacturer of producing defective hernia mesh implants that allegedly caused them severe pain and complications. The lawsuit, filed in New Jersey, claims that the company failed to adequately test the mesh or warn about potential risks associated with its use. Hernia mesh implants are medical devices intended to support weakened tissue around hernias as they heal, often used after surgical procedures to repair the hernia. However, in recent years, several brands, including those manufactured … Read more

Rising Legal Battles: Victims Seek Justice in Controversial Hernia Mesh Lawsuits

Washington, D.C. — In recent years, a growing number of hernia mesh lawsuits have highlighted concerns over the safety and efficacy of these commonly used surgical implants. Patients across the United States, who once hoped for a speedy recovery facilitated by hernia mesh devices, are now facing severe complications, leading to calls for stringent regulatory scrutiny and accountability from manufacturers. Hernia mesh, a medical device intended to support damaged tissue around hernias, has been linked to a multitude of severe medical complications, including chronic pain, infections, and the need for additional corrective surgeries. These adverse … Read more