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Covidien Hernia Mesh Lawsuit Update 2026: $88M Verdict
A jury awarded $88M in the first Covidien hernia mesh bellwether on Aug. 4, 2026. Post-trial motions are pending and trial two is set for Jan. 11, 2027.
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A jury awarded $88M in the first Covidien hernia mesh bellwether on Aug. 4, 2026. Post-trial motions are pending and trial two is set for Jan. 11, 2027.

The hair relaxer MDL reached 11,877 cases on July 1 (the fourth-largest MDL) after Judge Rowland took direct control of bellwether selection. Motions due Nov 16.