Judge May Trim $88M Covidien Hernia Mesh Verdict

By Julie Manganis · August 19, 2026, 3:46 PM EDT

A Massachusetts federal judge said Wednesday she is "likely" to reduce a jury's recent $88 million verdict in a bellwether hernia mesh lawsuit and encouraged lawyers for an Alabama couple and...

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Case Information

Case Title

Patterson et al v. Covidien Inc. et al

Case Number

1:22-cv-10153

Court

Massachusetts

Nature of Suit

Personal Injury: Health Care/Pharmaceutical Personal Injury Product Liability

Date Filed

January 28, 2022


Case Title

IN RE: Covidien Hernia Mesh Products Liability Litigation No. II

Case Number

1:22-md-03029

Court

Massachusetts

Nature of Suit

Personal Injury: Health Care/Pharmaceutical Personal Injury Product Liability

Date Filed

June 07, 2022