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Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit News: New Case Management Order Filed in Gynecare Transvaginal Mesh Litigation in New Jersey

ethicon johson johnsonA new case management order was recently filed in the transvaginal mesh multicountry litigation (MCL) in the Superior Court of New Jersey in Atlantic County. Filed on June 26, 2013, the case management order covers transvaginal mesh lawsuit issues, including the scheduling of defendants’ witness depositions and delivery of transvaginal mesh product data from the defendants’ records to the plaintiffs.

According to Carey Danis & Lowe transvaginal mesh lawyers, from the latest case management order, it is clear that a considerable amount of headway has been made into the Ethicon Gynecare transvaginal mesh MCL in New Jersey. As a law firm that represents individuals who claim to have been injured by transvaginal mesh, Carey Danis & Lowe is encouraged by this progress, as it is a clear indicator of a more efficient and expedited process for plaintiffs whose transvaginal mesh lawsuits were consolidated into the MCL.

Plaintiffs have filed transvaginal mesh lawsuits claiming serious health complications following transvaginal mesh implantation. The most commonly reported issues are transvaginal mesh erosion and contraction, infection, pelvic area pain, bleeding, and pain during intercourse. In addition, plaintiffs have also reported that, in order to remove the defective transvaginal mesh, they had to undergo numerous surgeries.

There are currently 3,408 transvaginal mesh lawsuits in the Gynecare MCL in New Jersey, as of July 6, 2013. The case is In re: Pelvic Mesh / Gynecare Litigation case no. 291 CT, and is being presided over by Judge Carol E. Higbee.

If you or someone you love has been injured by transvaginal mesh, such as Ethicon’s Gynecare transvaginal mesh products, contact the experienced transvaginal mesh lawyers at Carey Danis & Lowe. In addition to a free legal evaluation, our transvaginal mesh lawyers can also provide assistance with filing a transvaginal mesh lawsuit.

Contact Carey Danis & Lowe today by calling 800.721.2519 or by submitting a personal injury claim form.