Blog: Female Health Litigation

Women Representing Women: A Commitment to Empowerment A Journey of Advocacy

Nov 21, 2024

I have been a trial lawyer for twenty years. It has been a long road, but one where I have learned many valuable lessons. Most importantly, I have learned to take on clients and causes I believe in. As a woman and a mother, I am most proud of my work representing women. Fighting for Justice Many years ago, I began trying cases on behalf of women who were catastrophically injured by transvaginal mesh implants. These implants...

Advocacy with Empathy: The Power of Female Attorneys Representing Female Clients

Nov 13, 2024

As a female lawyer who is also a mom to two amazing boys, it quickly became apparent that the juggling act between career and motherhood would be difficult. As a mother, my priorities shifted, and I quickly realized that if I was going to maintain my career, I had to be passionate about what I was doing. At that time, litigations began emerging that solely or disproportionately affected women. In speaking to women who were...

Fighting for Women and Infants - That's What Motivates Me

Oct 4, 2024

[Excerpt from a conversation with Paola Pearson, a Partner on the Anapol Weiss Women's Health Litigation Team] In 2021, I gave birth to a healthy baby girl after years of fertility challenges. My experience with pregnancy and loss inspire my career as an attorney in ways I never imagined. Birth Injuries Caused by Negligence My personal fight to become a mother motivates me to fight for the victims of senseless birth injuries that result in preventable and catastrophic...

Representing Women Catastrophically Injured by Transvaginal Mesh Implants

Oct 3, 2024

Excerpt from a conversation with Kila Baldwin, who has secured over $180 million in settlements for women injured by transvaginal mesh implants. Kila is one of the leaders of the Anapol Weiss Women's Health Litigation Team. I have tried cases for many women who were catastrophically injured by transvaginal mesh. Medical device manufacturers, like Johnson & Johnson, Boston Scientific, Bard, and Coloplast marketed and sold transvaginal mesh for the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and...

The Presence of Metals in Tampons: What You Need to Know

Sep 13, 2024

In August 2024, a study conducted by UC Berkely looked at 16 different metals in various tampon brands and product lines. This was the first study of its kind to investigate metals in tampons and unfortunately it returned some concerning results that have women on edge. The study tested for arsenic, barium, calcium, cadmium, cobalt, chromium, copper, iron, manganese, mercury, nickel, lead, selenium, strontium, vanadium and zinc. The tampons had measurable concentrations of all 16...

Injuries Due to Y Mesh Used to Treat Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Aug 7, 2024

According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 1 in 4 women in their 40s and 1 in 3 women in their 60s are affected by pelvic organ prolapse (“POP”). POP affects half of all women by the time they reach their 80s. POP occurs when one or more pelvic organs (the vagina, uterus, bladder, urethra, small intestine, and rectum) drop from their normal position due to a weak pelvic floor. When a pelvic organ...

Be Your Own Advocate During Pregnancy

Jun 10, 2024

All too often, expectant mothers’ health concerns are dismissed as “normal” pregnancy symptoms or paranoia. Sometimes the concerns are fleeting and don’t require further work-up. But sometimes they’re indicative of a serious pregnancy complication that requires urgent medical care. Without strong self-advocacy and provider communication during pregnancy, your health or the health of your baby may be at risk. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), adverse pregnancy outcomes and maternal...

Johnson & Johnson Trying to Walk Away From the Women It Injured

May 13, 2024

Our court system was established over one thousand years ago to ensure that all people are treated equally under the law and that all persons have a fair trial by a jury of their peers to determine their fate. Sadly, the media today plays a role in how courts operate. Johnson & Johnson has filed twice for bankruptcy in the lawsuits related to allegations that its talcum powder caused ovarian cancer in women, and twice the...

Yes, We Are Still Taking Transvaginal Mesh Cases

May 8, 2024

About 10 years ago, you may recall news about a series of lawsuits against the manufacturers of transvaginal mesh. Women brought these lawsuits because of the serious complications they suffered from implanted mesh, resulting in an array of debilitating injuries. These injuries included erosion of the mesh within the vaginal canal or another organ, pain and discomfort, infection, and vaginal scarring. The manufacturers knew of these complications but failed to adequately warn women and physicians...