Johnson & Johnson reaches $300m settlement over pelvic mesh implants
by Melissa Davey from World news | The Guardian on (#63H01)
Settlement of two Australian class actions is largest in country's history and subject to federal court approval
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Pelvic mesh implant manufacturer Johnson & Johnson group has reached a $300m settlement in two class actions, after thousands of women worldwide reported complications from the mesh products including chronic pain, painful sexual intercourse and incontinence.
It marks the largest settlement in a product liability class action in Australian history, and is subject to federal court approval.
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