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Covidien Mesh: First Bellwether Starts July 2026
The first Covidien hernia mesh bellwether trial opened July 13, 2026 in D. Mass., with 2,400+ cases pending in MDL 3029.
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The first Covidien hernia mesh bellwether trial opened July 13, 2026 in D. Mass., with 2,400+ cases pending in MDL 3029.
BD's $1B+ Bard hernia mesh settlement uses a tiered system where documentation quality determines whether claimants receive $2,500 or $100,000+.