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IN RE: Mentor Corp. Obtape Transobturator Sling Products Liability Litigation
Case Number:
4:08-md-02004
Court:
Nature of Suit:
Personal Injury: Health Care/Pharmaceutical Personal Injury Product Liability
Multi Party Litigation:
Multi-district Litigation
Judge:
Firms
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October 18, 2016
No More Vaginal Mesh Suits, MDL Judge Says
The Georgia federal judge overseeing multidistrict litigation alleging that a Johnson & Johnson unit's defective pelvic mesh implants caused painful infections declared on Tuesday that the usefulness of the MDL has run its course.
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September 07, 2016
Vaginal Mesh MDL Judge Sick And Tired Of Bogus Suits
The Georgia federal judge overseeing multidistrict litigation that alleges a Johnson & Johnson unit's defective pelvic mesh implants caused painful infections warned plaintiffs counsel Wednesday that frivolous lawsuits will no longer be tolerated and could trigger sanctions.
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November 12, 2015
J&J Unit Settles Proposed Bellwether In Vaginal Mesh MDL
A Johnson & Johnson unit accused of making defective pelvic mesh implants that cause painful infections has reached a settlement in a would-be bellwether trial that was scheduled to begin this month, according to a filing in Georgia federal court.
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January 22, 2015
Judge Selects 6 Bellwether Contenders In Vaginal Sling MDL
A Georgia federal judge on Wednesday narrowed down a field containing hundreds of cases targeting a Johnson & Johnson unit over defective pelvic mesh implants to six possible bellwether cases, two of which will be tried in October and November 2015.
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January 20, 2015
J&J Unit Settles 111 Suits In ObTape Vaginal Sling MDL
The plaintiffs in more than 100 lawsuits included in multidistrict litigation targeting a Johnson & Johnson unit over defective pelvic mesh implants asked a Georgia federal judge Tuesday to approve the establishment of a settlement fund trust that will resolve their claims.
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October 29, 2012
Caldera Fails To Escape J&J Pelvic Mesh MDL Claims
A Georgia federal judge refused to dismiss claims against Caldera Medical Inc. on Friday in a suit in multidistrict litigation accusing a Johnson & Johnson unit and others of making defective pelvic mesh implants, rejecting the contention the allegations are too vague.