Two years after C.R. Bard agreed to settle most of its hernia mesh lawsuits, the Bard litigation is still open. Settled claims are being paid out over several years, new claims are still being filed, and the court has set strict rules for any claim that is not part of the settlement. Here is where …
In August 2026, a federal jury in Boston returned an $88 million verdict in the first bellwether trial over Covidien hernia mesh. Two more trials are set for early 2027, more than 10,000 people have filed claims, and Covidien has not announced a settlement. Here is where the Covidien hernia mesh lawsuits stand as of …
Hernia mesh makers have paid to resolve thousands of injury claims over the past fifteen years, most often through global settlements with confidential terms. This page summarizes the major hernia mesh settlements and jury verdicts and explains where the open litigation stands for people seeking compensation today. Major Hernia Mesh Settlements Hernia Mesh Jury Verdicts …
This July 2025 update is kept for reference. For the latest, see Covidien Hernia Mesh Lawsuits After an $88 Million Verdict (October 2026). The Covidien hernia mesh litigation has reached a critical phase in July 2025. Over 8,500 cases are now pending across federal and state courts, with the first bellwether trials scheduled for early …
This mid-2024 update is kept for reference. For the latest, see Covidien Hernia Mesh Lawsuits After an $88 Million Verdict (October 2026). Mid-2024 Update Covidien, a Medtronic subsidiary, is facing thousands of lawsuits related to its hernia mesh products. These lawsuits allege that various Covidien hernia mesh devices, including the Parietex line, are defectively designed …