Hernia Mesh Lawsuit Update 2026, Bard’s $1B Settlement Processing, Covidien Trial Set July 2026, Can You Still File?
As of January 2026, at least 23,749 cases remain pending against Bard, 2,260 against Covidien, and 246 against Atrium in active hernia mesh MDLs across federal courts. Becton Dickinson — Bard’s parent company — agreed in October 2024 to settle approximately 38,000 hernia mesh lawsuits in a deal that could exceed $1 billion, though individual…
