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title: "Global Perspectives: Mesh Litigation in Other Countries."
description: An overview of the different class action proceedings that have been instituted in different jurisdictions regarding mesh devices.
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# [Global Perspectives: Mesh Litigation in Other Countries.](https://www.meshclassaction.co.za/library/global-perspectives-mesh-litigation-in-other-countries)

 Written by [Michael](https://www.meshclassaction.co.za/library/author/michael) | Nov 21, 2024 9:07:55 AM

The most well-known example is Australian case of *Gill v Ethicon Sárl,* which was heard at the Federal Court of Australia (“**Federal Court**”). In this matter, the Federal Court found in favour of the applicants regarding nine pelvic mesh devices. In 2023, the Federal Court made orders approving a settlement sum of AUS $300 million, which is the largest settlement in a product liability class action in Australian history.

In another groundbreaking case in the US, medical device company Becton Dickinson (“**BD**”) agreed to settle approximately 38 000 hernia mesh cases. It is reported that BD has a liability product fund of approximately USD $1.7 billion. This would equate to a settlement within the range of USD 50 000 to USD 100 000 per claimant.

RH Lawyers Inc. (**“RHL”**) and Richard Spoor Inc. (**“RSI”**) have launched class action proceedings in South Africa against Johnson & Johnson, Coloplast and various other associated manufacturers and distributors of pelvic mesh, on behalf of class members who were implanted with defective pelvic mesh devices.

If you or a loved one has suffered adverse complications after receiving a pelvic mesh implant or undergoing revision surgery to remove mesh, contact RH Lawyers as soon as possible by visiting www.meshclassaction.co.za, or via the methods listed below:

          Emailing: info@rhlawyers.co.za;

          Calling 087 188 2698; or

            Sending a please call me or WhatsApp to 062 973 9224.

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