First $2 Million Bellwether Trial Verdict, Second Transvaginal Mesh Trial
The second bellwether trial for C. R. Bard's vaginal mesh has now begun.
Defective Medical Devices
First Bellwether Trial Over Avaulta Mesh Ends in $2 Million Verdict
The first bellwether trial against C. R. Bard and its Avaulta mesh has returned a $2 million verdict.
FDA Study Into Hip Implant Failure Proposed
A new FDA study will investigate the safety of metal-om-metal hip replacement devices.
Wording Casts Question Over Stryker Hip Reimbursement Process
Stryker hip implant complaints can be settled through the company's reimbursement plan - but does the wording hide a bias too much in Stryker's favor?
Has Transvaginal Mesh Been Recalled?
With all the transvaginal mesh lawsuits around, it can be confusing to work out what's actually been recalled by the FDA. ClassAction.org is here to help.
Transvaginal Mesh Bellwether Trials To Begin
The first transvaginal mesh lawsuits will soon go to trial, in bellwether cases that may set the tone for some 20,000 related lawsuits nationwide.
Are Punitive Damages More Likely If Bard Used Restricted Materials?
Did C. R. Bard use restricted materials in its transvaginal mesh? If so, plaintiffs may be able to ask for punitive damages in ongoing class action lawsuits.
Da Vinci Robot Flaws, Recalls, and More Problems Ahead?
Intuitive Surgical's Da Vinci surgical robot continues to face problems, with a new FDA Class II recall now in place for certain parts.
Transvaginal Mesh Bellwether Cases Chosen
Bellwether cases have been chosen in the ongoing litigation over transvaginal mesh makers.
Expert Witness Slipup Sends First Bard Transvaginal Mesh Trial Packing
One of the first trials alleging C. R. Bard's vaginal mesh was defective has been thrown out after expert witness testimony breached court rule.