$3.35M Awarded in Bellwether J&J Vaginal Mesh Lawsuit

It is a big blow for J&J, which is facing 4,000 similar lawsuits, as well as for other vaginal mesh implant manufacturers, some of whom are facing similar trials in consolidated litigation. However, Ms. Gross’ situation may also be somewhat unique. While she suffered from a transvaginal mesh implant failure, her 18 surgeries to try and fix the problems represent the upper end; the average is four revision procedures.

Still, her conditions caused by the Ethicon Prolift implant were limited to severe pain and bleeding; other bladder sling implant attorneys say their clients have dealt with organ perforation, infections as well as the inability to enjoy sexual intercourse. The device was supposed to help minimize the problems associated with stress urinary incontinence, but in many women it caused more problems than it helped. For hundreds, it did not even fix the incontinence it was supposed to treat.

Bladder sling implant side effects are not the only problem for Ethicon, however. The judge in Atlantic City has allowed the jury in the Linda Gross case to assess punitive damages against the J&J subsidiary. This could add another $16 million to her award, although any amount is likely to be appealed by the defense team before the two sides reach a final amount. Still, there are more than half a dozen other manufacturers who are facing similar lawsuits, and the total number of claims will likely be more than 10,000.

The recent successes in the courtroom should give women who dealt with bladder sling implant side effects hope that their loss of quality of life and pain and suffering could be ameliorated with a legal remedy. Learn whether or not the facts of your injury claim are enough to begin a lawsuit against the device manufacturer. Get a free consultation at the Vaginal Mesh Sling Class Action Lawsuit Investigation. Litigation is moving forward in numerous locations, so getting started now ensures that you get the jury award or settlement your claim merits.