Hernia Mesh Lawsuit

What Is a Hernia Mesh Lawsuit?

A hernia mesh lawsuit is a type of product liability claim. It seeks to hold negligent hernia mesh manufacturers financially responsible for injuries connected to their products.

Women trusted that the hernia mesh they received was safe. However, many have been left suffering from additional health problems due to defectively designed mesh.

Here’s what you should know about hernia mesh lawsuits:

• Over 26,000 active federal cases: Approximately 26,134 hernia mesh cases remain in multidistrict litigation (MDL) as of July 2026, with more than 23,000 involving the manufacturer C.R. Bard and Davol Inc.
• More than 38,000 settled lawsuits: Becton, Dickinson, and Company (BD), which owns C.R. Bard and Davol, reached a settlement worth approximately over $1 billion to resolve hernia mesh lawsuits in October 2024.
• Major manufacturers involved: Ongoing claims primarily involve C.R. Bard and Davol, Atrium Medical, Covidien, and their parent companies.
• New cases are still being filed: Despite large settlements, new hernia mesh cases continue to enter the MDL and state court systems.

Compensation from a medical product liability claim can be used to help pay for corrective hernia mesh surgery costs, lost wages, and other expenses. Filing a hernia mesh lawsuit also sends a message that corporate negligence won’t be tolerated by everyday people.

Get a free case review right now to find out if you’re eligible to pursue a lawsuit for hernia mesh complications. Her Case Matters and our partner attorneys are ready to stand by you.

Why Women Are Filing Hernia Mesh Lawsuits

Hernia mesh was designed to strengthen weakened tissue. However, some hernia mesh products have been linked to serious complications due to poor design, materials, or lack of proper warnings.

In some cases, careless manufacturing processes lead to a dangerous product being placed on the market.

Hernia mesh lawsuits often center on:

• Defective design or manufacturing
• Failure to warn
• Inadequate testing
• Increased risk of complications after implantation
• Unsafe materials like polypropylene

These cases fall under product liability litigation, where manufacturers may be held responsible for harm caused by unsafe products.

For example, Bard’s Composix® Kugel Hernia Patch used a memory recoil ring to keep the mesh’s shape after it was inserted into the body. Unfortunately, the ring could break off, causing the mesh to fail and harming the patient.

Hernia Mesh Complications

Hernia mesh is supposed to help patients recover after surgery and prevent them from experiencing another hernia. However, when surgical mesh is defective, it can lead to serious injuries.

Complications caused by hernia mesh include:

• Abnormal connection between organs, intestines, or vessels (fistulas)
• Abdominal pain
• Adhesion (strips of scar-like tissue that stick together)
• Bowel obstructions or blockages
• Chronic pain
• Constipation
• Fluid buildup where the surgery occurred
• Hernia recurrence
• Infections
• Migration of the mesh to other parts of the body
• Perforation of organs or tissue
• Pinched nerves
• Wrongful death

In many cases, patients need revision surgeries to repair damage caused by defective hernia mesh. However, doctors may not be able to remove the mesh because of scar tissue, which can lead to lifelong health consequences.

Do You Qualify for a Lawsuit for Hernia Mesh?

If you had surgery to treat health issues caused by hernia mesh, you may be able to file a lawsuit and seek compensation for your injuries.

You may be eligible to file a hernia mesh lawsuit if you:

• Had a hernia surgery on or after January 1, 2013
• Suffered severe complications as a result
• Were recommended to have corrective surgery (even if you didn’t receive it)

If you aren’t sure that you qualify for a hernia mesh lawsuit, be sure to reach out to experienced product liability attorneys. Her Case Matters has partnered with skilled hernia mesh lawyers who can assess your eligibility and help you file.

Manufacturers Named in Hernia Mesh Lawsuits

Several major hernia mesh manufacturers have been named in ongoing product liability litigation in state and federal courts. They may result in settlements that hold the companies accountable.

These are the manufacturers named in hernia mesh lawsuits:

• Atrium Medical: Many lawsuits claim that Atrium’s C-Qur™ mesh’s fish oil coating increases infection and adhesion rates, leading to chronic pain and even wrongful death.
• Covidien: Covidien’s Symbotex™ hernia mesh products were cleared, but not approved, by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Lawsuits allege that Symbotex™ can cause complications like excessive inflammation and chronic mesh infections.
• C.R. Bard and Davol Inc.: Owned by BD, this company designed Kugel Patch Bard hernia mesh for minimally invasive surgeries. However, the Kugel Patch had a defective ring that could break and puncture organs, leading to bowel perforation. In 2018, Bard stopped marketing the Kugel Patch in the U.S.

Many lawsuits claim these companies failed to adequately test their products or warn patients about risks. If you were harmed by complications from these hernia mesh products, you may be eligible to take legal action too.

Hernia Mesh Lawsuit Updates for 2026

Injured patients began filing hernia mesh lawsuits in the early 2000s. Since then, tens of thousands of victims have filed claims and many have received substantial payouts.

As of July 2026, over 26,000 hernia mesh lawsuits are ongoing. Several important legal actions, including trials, are shaping these hernia mesh claims.

Here are the latest hernia mesh lawsuit updates:

• July 2026: The first Covidien hernia mesh lawsuit went to trial on July 15, according to Reuters. Covidien manufacturer Medtronic currently faces over 10,000 other lawsuits centered on its hernia mesh products.
• July 2026: In a Bard hernia mesh lawsuit update, a federal judge sent a case back to state court. The judge found that Bard used what’s called “snap removal” to wrongfully send the lawsuit in question to the federal level, infringing on the plaintiff’s right to choose their jurisdiction.
• October 2024: BD agreed to resolve about 38,000 Bard hernia mesh lawsuits, setting aside over $1 billion to do so. This covered a large portion of its pending hernia mesh litigation.
• November 2023: BD was ordered by a jury to pay $500,000 to a man whose Bard hernia mesh device led to complications. The jury noted that BD failed to warn the man of the risks.
• December 2021: Atrium reached a $66 million hernia mesh settlement regarding more than 3,000 C-Qur lawsuits filed by people with complications.

Bellwether trials continue to shape hernia mesh lawsuits. These early test cases help guide settlement negotiations and influence future payouts across the litigation.

How Much Are Hernia Mesh Lawsuit Settlements Worth?

The majority of hernia mesh cases end in settlements, where the defendant agrees to compensate plaintiffs out of court to resolve the case.

Each hernia mesh lawsuit will be unique to the specifics in each case, factoring in the type of mesh, the plaintiff’s specific injuries, their medical costs, and more. With that said, some hernia mesh settlements have awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars to victims and their families.

Some hernia mesh settlements our legal partners have recovered include:

• $800,000 for a woman in Alabama
• $475,000 for a man in Utah
• $755,000 for a woman in Florida
• $772,000 for a woman in California

Hernia mesh settlements may provide quicker access to compensation and they’re less risky than a jury trial. However, trials can potentially award more.

For example, a Rhode Island jury awarded $4.8 million to a plaintiff who required revision surgery due to side effects of Bard mesh.

Contact us today to see if you qualify to seek a hernia mesh settlement. Whether your lawyer negotiates compensation or represents you in court, the resulting settlement could help you pay for medical bills or lost wages related to your complications.

How to Start a Hernia Mesh Lawsuit

If you’re considering a hernia mesh claim, you don’t have to figure it all out alone. At Her Case Matters, our advocates and legal partners can guide you through the process, making it much easier.

Here’s how to file a hernia mesh lawsuit:

1. Schedule a free consultation with a hernia mesh attorney or law firm.
2. Gather medical records and surgical history with an attorney’s help.
3. Rest while your legal team files your claim for you.
4. Wait to see if your case may become part of an MDL or proceed individually.
5. Recover while your hernia mesh lawyers pursue settlements or take the case to trial if needed.

The legal process can feel overwhelming, but the right legal team will guide you through it step by step. Our hernia mesh attorneys handle the entire legal process on your behalf, meaning you can focus on what matters most: getting better and moving forward.

All the while, your hernia mesh lawyers will pursue the strongest payouts available in your case, allowing you to receive the financial justice you deserve.

Hernia Mesh Lawsuit Statute of Limitations

Each state has a statute of limitations, or deadline for filing a hernia mesh legal claim. The statute of limitations on these claims is typically 2 to 3 years.

In many cases, the timeline begins when you discover the injury. However, if your hernia mesh lawsuit isn’t filed within the set deadline, you could forever lose your right to pursue financial justice.

Don’t wait: For best results, connect with Her Case Matters to speak with a hernia mesh lawyer about your options. You may still be able to file even if you think the deadline has passed in your case.

Reach out now to learn more.

Get Help With Hernia Mesh Lawsuits

Living with hernia mesh complications can affect every part of your life, including your physical and mental health.

If you’re dealing with pain, additional surgeries, or uncertainty about what happened, you deserve answers and support. At Her Case Matters, our team may be able to connect you with top hernia mesh lawsuit attorneys if you qualify.

Take the first steps toward pursuing justice and compensation: Get a free case review now or call us at (877) 684-0489. There are never any upfront fees, which means there’s no financial risk to you.