Texas Federal Judge Allows Life Care Planner’s Opinions in Ethicon Pelvic Mesh Action

AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas federal judge has refused to exclude the case specific opinions of plaintiff’s expert Robert D. Tremp Jr. in an Ethicon pelvic mesh action, ruling he is qualified to offer opinions in the areas in which he specializes as a certified rehabilitation counselor and licensed therapist.

In a Jan. 13 order, Judge Gray H. Miller of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas found Tremp’s life care plan is supported by the opinions of the plaintiff’s medical expert and therefore admissible.

“He has provided the reasons for the recommendations that render them …