Judge Reverses Johnson & Johnson Pelvic Mesh Trial Verdict

Aug 14,2017

A Philadelphia judge reversed a pelvic mesh trial verdict in favor of the plaintiff. Kimberly Adkins sued Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiary Ethicon after her pelvic mesh device eroded in 2012. Despite surgical intervention, the defect left her with significant pain and permanent lost consortium.

Jury’s Decision Inconsistent with Evidence

The Philadelphia jury ruled in June that, although J&J’s pelvic mesh was defective, it did not cause Adkins’ injuries. However, Judge Erdos agreed with the plaintiff’s post-trial motion. Adkins argued that the verdict went against the weight of evidence. The consensus of the experts on both sides of the argument, along with that of the treating physician, was that Adkins suffered some injury from the pelvic mesh.

Erdos agreed that the jury’s verdict was inconsistent. His ruling stated that the case should proceed to a damages hearing.

This pelvic mesh trial is one of five cases so far that have been heard as part of a mass tort. Awards in the other cases range from $2.1 million to $20 million.

“This woman’s life will never be the same because of this defective device. We’re glad the judge sided with the consumer’s rights in this situation,” said Attorney Walter Clark, founder of Walter Clark Legal Group.

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