Del. Jury Awards Plaintiff $100 Million in Boston Scientific Transvaginal Mesh Action

WILMINGTON, Del. — A Delaware jury has awarded a woman $100 million in a transvaginal mesh action brought against Boston Scientific Corp., finding the company negligently designed and manufactured its Pinnacle and Advantage Fit devices and failed to adequately warn doctors and patients of their risks.

On May 28, the New Castle County Superior Court jury awarded Deborah Barba, 51, $25 million in compensatory damages and $75 million in punitive damages. The trial, overseen by Judge Mary M. Johnston, began on May 11.

Barba was implanted with the Pinnacle Pelvic Floor Repair Kit and the Advantage Fit Mid-Urethral Sling System …