Expert Pegs Economic Loss of Vaginal Mesh Victim at $3 Million

The total economic loss of Linda Gross may total around $3 million, according to an expert who testified during the trial of Linda Gross against Ethicon, Inc. The complainant suffered severe injuries as a result of being implanted with the Prolift vaginal mesh in 2006 to supposedly repair her pelvic organ prolapse.

 

This amount was determined by Frank Tinari, a distinguished economist, by taking into consideration the plaintiff’s past and future earnings and life care costs which consist of multiple medications, consultations with medical specialists, and home care assistance.

 

In another testimony during the trial, Edmond Provder, a life care planner and vocational expert, asserted that Linda Gross is unable to work due to her condition and the medications she has to take. He supports this by stating that the plaintiff is in constant pain; urinates as frequently as every 15 minutes; has difficulty in standing, sitting, or walking for long periods; and spends most of the time in bed.

 

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