About Bernstein Liebhard LLP

Bernstein Liebhard LLP is a nationally recognized plaintiffs’ law firm that has achieved extraordinary results – recovering over $3 billion on behalf of its clients.

In addition to serving in leadership roles in scores of high-profile and complex litigations, including cases involving consumer and shareholder rights, dangerous drugs, defective medical devices and consumer products, the Firm and its partners have been at the forefront of the transvaginal mesh litigation. The lawsuits allege that pelvic mesh manufacturers C.R. Bard, American Medical Systems, Boston Scientific and Ethicon failed to properly and adequately warn consumers about complications associated with the products.

  • Appointed by the Honorable Joseph R. Goodwin to the Plaintiff’s’ Steering Committee in In re Ethicon, Inc., Pelvic Repair System Products Liability Litigation; In re American Medical Systems, Inc., Pelvic Repair System Products Liability Litigation; In re Boston Scientific Corp. Pelvic Repair System Products Liability Litigation; and In re C.R. Bard, Inc., Pelvic Repair System Products Liability Litigation, four transvaginal mesh multidistrict litigations pending in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia. The Firm also serves on multiple plaintiff subcommittees that are coordinating the discovery and trial of these cases.
  • Appointed Co-Liaison Counsel by the Honorable Carol E. Higbee in In re Pelvic Mesh/Gynecare Litigation and In re Pelvic Mesh Litigation/Bard, two consolidated actions of all pelvic mesh lawsuits filed in New Jersey state court, involving hundreds of claims filed by individuals injured as a result of pelvic mesh implants. In this capacity, the Firm is responsible for leading the cases against multiple manufacturers of pelvic mesh.
  • Invited to speak at transvaginal mesh litigation conferences, and well recognized by its peers as a leader in the lawsuits against the manufacturers of defective transvaginal mesh implants.

The Mass Tort Practice Group is comprised of experienced lawyers and staff, who understand the serious medical complications caused by transvaginal mesh. We will answer your questions and try to alleviate your concerns in a caring and sympathetic manner.

Hundreds of women have shared their personal experiences with us, and we would happy to speak with you. Contact us today for a free and confidential case evaluation at (877) 779-1414.