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The $88M Hernia Mesh Outlier, NEC Trial, & $1.5T Social Media Lawsuits
Key Takeaways
$88M Covidien Hernia Mesh Verdict: Plaintiffs secured a massive $77 million compensatory award plus $11 million for loss of consortium involving Symbotex mesh, though as a non-punitive outlier, it may stall global settlement talks rather than force them.
NEC MDL Trial Underway: Four years after MDL formation, the first trial is kicking off following wild state court swings ranging from a $495 million plaintiff victory to recent defense wins.
Bard PowerPort Bellwether #2: Following a defense-leaning first trial on an infection-only claim, the second bellwether shifts to a more…
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