Minn. Federal Judge Refuses to Remand Pelvic Mesh Case; Finds $75,000 Threshold Met

MINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota federal judge has retained jurisdiction over a pelvic mesh case filed against Normedic Inc., ruling the complaint establishes the requisite amount in controversy to satisfy federal jurisdiction requirements.

On Sept. 13, Judge Joan N. Ericksen of the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota found the plaintiff failed to establish to a legal certainty that her claim is for less than the requisite amount.

In a suit originally brought in Minnesota state court, Eugenie Thomas alleges she was injured by a pelvic mesh product designed, manufactured and sold by Neomedic. The complaint sets forth claims …