David Meyer served as lead counsel on behalf of over 200 retirees in Ohio in an unauthorized trading and breach of fiduciary class action against Prudential Securities. Following a multiple week trial, the jury returned a verdict for $12 million in compensatory damages and $250 million in punitive damages. After a seven year legal battle, including multiple appeals by Prudential, every retiree class member received more than 100% of their individual damages, even after deducting attorneys’ fees and expenses.
David Meyer served as lead counsel on behalf of over 200 retirees in Ohio in an unauthorized trading and breach of fiduciary class action against Prudential Securities. Following a multiple week trial, the jury returned a verdict for $12 million in compensatory damages and $250 million in punitive damages. After a seven year legal battle, including multiple appeals by Prudential, every retiree class member received more than 100% of their individual damages, even after deducting attorneys’ fees and expenses.
In a case filed in Chicago, Meyer Wilson and its co-counsel achieved the largest all-cash class settlement in the history of the TCPA. Consumers who received automated or prerecorded calls on their cell phones were able to make claims for their share of the common fund; more than 1.4 million persons did so and received checks as a direct result of this historic settlement.
In a case filed in Chicago, Meyer Wilson and its co-counsel achieved the largest all-cash class settlement in the history of the TCPA. Consumers who received automated or prerecorded calls on their cell phones were able to make claims for their share of the common fund; more than 1.4 million persons did so and received checks as a direct result of this historic settlement.
In April 2015, HSBC agreed to pay $39.975 million into a settlement fund for the benefit of consumers, represented by Meyer Wilson, who received automated or prerecorded message on their cell phones from HSBC. This was one of the largest settlements in the history of the TCPA.
In April 2015, HSBC agreed to pay $39.975 million into a settlement fund for the benefit of consumers, represented by Meyer Wilson, who received automated or prerecorded message on their cell phones from HSBC. This was one of the largest settlements in the history of the TCPA.
Consumers were able to share in a common fund of $32 million, which Bank of America paid in a class action lawsuit brought by Meyer Wilson in San Francisco. The plaintiffs alleged that the debt collection robocalls they received were illegal. This was the largest such settlement in history at that time.
Consumers were able to share in a common fund of $32 million, which Bank of America paid in a class action lawsuit brought by Meyer Wilson in San Francisco. The plaintiffs alleged that the debt collection robocalls they received were illegal. This was the largest such settlement in history at that time.
Meyer Wilson was co-lead Class Counsel in this nationwide class action alleging unauthorized autodialer calls to the cell phones of borrowers. The $24.15 million class settlement was the largest in the history of the TCPA at that time.
Meyer Wilson was co-lead Class Counsel in this nationwide class action alleging unauthorized autodialer calls to the cell phones of borrowers. The $24.15 million class settlement was the largest in the history of the TCPA at that time.
Meyer Wilson’s clients had alleged that ING had promised them that their ability to modify the mortgage notes on their adjustable rate mortgages if interest rates went down would never be taken away, nor would it ever go up in price during the life of their loan. After nearly five years of litigation, Meyer Wilson achieved a class settlement of $20.35 million in cash for its clients.
Meyer Wilson’s clients had alleged that ING had promised them that their ability to modify the mortgage notes on their adjustable rate mortgages if interest rates went down would never be taken away, nor would it ever go up in price during the life of their loan. After nearly five years of litigation, Meyer Wilson achieved a class settlement of $20.35 million in cash for its clients.
Meyer Wilson’s class action lawyers obtained a settlement with PNC Bank that resulted in a payment of $7 million for mortgage loan officers who alleged that they had been improperly classified as exempt from the overtime laws.
Meyer Wilson’s class action lawyers obtained a settlement with PNC Bank that resulted in a payment of $7 million for mortgage loan officers who alleged that they had been improperly classified as exempt from the overtime laws.
Bank of the West paid more than $3.35 million in cash to fund a settlement with consumers who alleged that they were robocalled illegally.
Bank of the West paid more than $3.35 million in cash to fund a settlement with consumers who alleged that they were robocalled illegally.
Meyer Wilson sued big box retailers Lowe’s, Best Buy, and HH Gregg, alleging that those stores had installed the wrong type of vent on clothes dryers in their customers’ homes. The type of vents the stores were using could cause fires, according to the installation instructions given by manufacturers of the dryers themselves, the lawsuits alleged. As a result, Meyer Wilson argued that it wasn’t fair that the stores should be able to keep the money from their installation charges for such allegedly dangerous installations. In settling the cases on a classwide basis, each of the retailers agreed to re-do the installations with the proper type of vent - for any customer who wished - at no charge.
Meyer Wilson sued big box retailers Lowe’s, Best Buy, and HH Gregg, alleging that those stores had installed the wrong type of vent on clothes dryers in their customers’ homes. The type of vents the stores were using could cause fires, according to the installation instructions given by manufacturers of the dryers themselves, the lawsuits alleged. As a result, Meyer Wilson argued that it wasn’t fair that the stores should be able to keep the money from their installation charges for such allegedly dangerous installations. In settling the cases on a classwide basis, each of the retailers agreed to re-do the installations with the proper type of vent - for any customer who wished - at no charge.
Made from synthetic materials or animal tissue, surgical mesh is a type of medical device used to provide support to weak or damaged tissue. When made of the appropriate type of material for the hernia repair, surgical mesh can prevent recurrence and even allow for a shorter recovery time for the patient. But surgical mesh has also been associated with serious side effects.
Meyer Wilson is investigating claims involving side effects caused by hernia mesh. When hernia mesh is made from cheap plastic polypropylene, it may cause severe complications. The FDA addressed these issues in an April 2016 article, which cited complications associated with recalled hernia mesh products. Even so, some manufacturers still use polypropylene for their mesh products.
If you or someone you love suffered from mesh erosion, infection, or other complications after a hernia repair, now is the time to discuss your options with our skilled attorneys. We can advise you regarding whether you may have a right to compensation for your pain and suffering, medical treatment, ongoing care, and possibly more.
Call (614) 532-4576 to discuss your potential hernia mesh lawsuit and how Meyer Wilson can help.
Due to the number of patients adversely affected by defective hernia mesh products, consolidated lawsuits have been filed against manufacturers and other responsible parties. These include multi-district litigations (MDLs), multi-county litigations (MCLs), and class actions.
The largest MDL involving hernia mesh is In Re: Davol, Inc./C.R. Bard, Inc., Polypropylene Hernia Mesh Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 2846, which is in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. This case involves more than 20 different mesh products used for hernia repairs, and the outcome of this case may well influence the outcome of future hernia mesh lawsuits. Bellwether trials are set to begin in 2021.
Defective hernia mesh may cause such complications as:
These complications can be extremely painful and may present a real danger to a patient. Emergency surgery may be required in some cases to address mesh migration, erosion, or organ perforation. Continued complications could arise from such conditions, and all areas of a patient’s life may be adversely affected. The recovery of fair compensation from the responsible party can help a patient rebuild to face a more stable future.
Because they can cause serious complications, some types of surgical mesh used for hernia repair have been recalled by the FDA. Others have been voluntarily recalled by their manufacturers. Whether the surgical mesh used in your repair has been recalled or not, you may have grounds for a lawsuit. Our hernia mesh attorneys can review your particular claim to determine how to proceed.
The following types of hernia surgical mesh have been recalled:
Whether you see your brand or type of mesh included in the list above, or even if you do not know what brand was used in your case, you can get experienced insight regarding your legal rights by consulting with our team at Meyer Wilson. We have handled thousands of cases and have recovered more than $350 million for our clients.
To learn more, call our hernia mesh lawyers at (614) 532-4576 or contact us online. We are working hard to get justice for those who have suffered harm. Tell us your story. We are here to help.