In this special MTMP edition of Tort Talk, Jon Robinson and Joe Fantini sit down in Las Vegas Kelsey Stokes and David Hobbs — two of the lead voices shaping the future of hernia mesh litigation.

They break down the Bard settlement involving nearly 40,000 plaintiffs, share updates on case administration, and discuss the next wave of hernia mesh litigation — including Covidien’s upcoming bellwether trials and the science behind these complex products.

👉 You’ll learn:

• How the Bard settlement was structured and where it stands today
• What makes hernia mesh injuries so challenging to evaluate and resolve
• Why settlement administration often takes years — and what clients should expect
• The emerging litigation against Covidien and the key differences from Bard
• The role of materials like polypropylene and polyester in mesh failure
• What to expect from the first Covidien bellwether trials in early 2026

Whether you’re a mass tort attorney, paralegal, or just following the future of medical device litigation, this is your inside look at the biggest hernia mesh developments in 2025.

————————— Contents of this video ————————— 

00:00 – Introduction to Hernia Mesh Litigation

01:53 – Bard Settlement Overview

04:05 – Managing Client Expectations Post-Settlement

06:32 – Current Developments in Covidien Litigation

09:15  – Understanding Product-Specific Injuries

12:26 – Complexities of Hernia Mesh Cases