ENVIRONMENTAL LITIGATION
Hernia Mesh Lawyers
Representing individuals, businesses, municipalities, and property owners harmed by toxic PFAS exporsure across Louisiana and the entire United States.
PFAS contamination is not like other environmental cases. These chemicals do not break down. They stay in your water, your soil, and your body for years.
At Stag Liuzza, we represent individuals, property owners, municipalities, and businesses harmed by PFAS contamination. We take on the companies responsible and fight to hold them accountable.
WHAT IS HERNIA MESH?
Hernia mesh is a medical device commonly used to strengthen weakened tissue and reduce the likelihood of a hernia returning after surgery. In many cases, the device works as intended. However, certain hernia mesh products have been linked to serious complications that may require additional surgeries and prolonged medical treatment.
Over the years, lawsuits have alleged that some manufacturers placed defective products on the market or failed to adequately warn patients and doctors about potential risks.
Hernia mesh complications may involve:
- mesh migration
- mesh shrinkage or failure
- adhesion to internal tissue
- perforation of nearby organs
- bowel obstruction
- chronic pain and inflammation
For some patients, complications appear shortly after surgery. Others may not experience symptoms until years later.
HEALTH AND MEDICAL RISKS
Complications involving defective hernia mesh can affect nearly every aspect of daily life. Some patients experience ongoing pain, difficulty working, digestive complications, or repeated hospital visits after what was expected to be a routine procedure.
Potential complications may include:
- chronic abdominal pain
- infection
- nerve damage
- bowel obstruction
- hernia recurrence
- internal scarring or adhesions
- organ perforation
- revision or removal surgery
In severe cases, patients may require multiple surgeries to remove failed mesh or repair additional damage caused by complications.
Beyond physical symptoms, medical complications may also lead to lost income, mounting medical expenses, and reduced quality of life.
HOW HERNIA MESH FAILURES HAPPEN
HERNIA MESH COMPLICATIONS MAY RESULT FROM:
Defective Product Design
Manufacturing Defects
Failure to Warn
Product Recalls or Safety Concerns
Mesh Migration or Adhesion
Revision Surgery Needs
WHO MAY HAVE A HERNIA MESH CLAIM?
WE HOLD MANUFACTURERS ACCOUNTABLE
You may have a claim if:
- you experienced severe complications after hernia mesh surgery
- your doctor recommended revision or removal surgery
- you suffered chronic pain or recurring symptoms
- the implanted mesh failed or migrated
- you experienced infection or internal complications
We represent individuals harmed by defective medical devices and pharmaceutical products, including patients dealing with long-term complications caused by hernia mesh failures.
WHY HERNIA MESH CASES ARE DIFFERENT
Hernia mesh litigation is highly complex.
Manufacturers often have:
- years of internal testing and safety data
- extensive legal teams and corporate resources
- expert witnesses prepared to defend these claims
At the same time, these cases often involve:
- medical records and surgical evidence
- product identification issues
- expert medical testimony
- long-term complications and future care costs
Medical device manufacturers move quickly to defend themselves.
You should too.
THE IMPORTANCE OF EVIDENCE
EVIDENCE MATTERS; AND IT DISAPPEARS
In hernia mesh cases, evidence plays a critical role in understanding what happened and identifying the product involved.
Important evidence may include:
- operative and surgical records
- implant identification information
- pathology reports
- revision surgery records
- physician recommendations
- imaging and diagnostic results
Over time, records can become harder to obtain and details surrounding implantation may become more difficult to verify.
Acting early can help preserve critical evidence and strengthen your claim.
Why Choose Stag Liuzza As Your Hernia Mesh Lawyers?
Hernia mesh cases combine complex medical evidence, defective product claims, and aggressive corporate defense tactics. Manufacturers often have years of internal data, extensive legal resources, and teams of experts dedicated to defending these lawsuits.
Stag Liuzza handles complex litigation involving defective medical devices, pharmaceutical injuries, and product liability claims. Our team works with medical professionals, industry experts, and specialists to investigate complications, uncover evidence, and build cases designed to hold manufacturers accountable.
We prepare every case as if it will go to trial. That preparation shapes negotiations, strengthens our position, and helps ensure our clients are taken seriously from the outset.
Results That Speak
In March 2024, 3M finalized a settlement of up to $12.5 billion for U.S. public water suppliers to address PFAS contamination. The agreement covers water systems with current or future detections of "forever chemicals," with funds supporting testing, filtration, and infrastructure improvements.
Jury verdict for property owners whose land was contaminated with radioactive materials from oil and gas operations.
Verdict for pipeyard worker who contracted lung cancer from exposure to Radium-226 and other radioactive materials.
Settlement for commercial auto injury case involving a large insurance company.
No fee unless we win. Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
Meet the Team
With decades of combined experience in environmental law, toxic torts, and complex litigation, Stag Liuzza's attorneys have the expertise to take on the most challenging cases.
Michael G. Stag
CEO & Managing PartnerOver $16 billion in settlements and more than $1 billion in jury verdicts recovered for clients. Pioneered the field of oilfield cleanup litigation. Appointed by judges to leadership for several nationwide litigations.
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Ashley M. Liuzza
COO & PartnerAppointed co-lead class counsel in major environmental cases. Extensive PFAS litigation experience. Helps people who developed meningioma as a result of being prescribed Depo-Provera.
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Merritt Cunningham
PartnerLeads the pharmaceutical and medical device division. Extensive MDL and mass tort experience. Represents thousands of firefighters harmed by PFAS exposure.
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Matthew D. Rogenes
PartnerPartner and trial lawyer. Trial and settlement experience in trucking cases and maritime personal injury. Recently recovered over $20 million for clients.
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