Essure Lawsuit Settlement Amounts — April 2026 Update

Essure Settlement Status — April 2026

The Essure litigation reached a major resolution in 2020, but the story isn't entirely complete.

The $1.6 Billion Bayer Settlement (2020)

In August 2020, Bayer agreed to pay $1.6 billion to resolve approximately 39,000 Essure cases. Key details:

Average settlement: approximately $40,000 per plaintiff
Coverage: Most pending cases at that time
No admission of wrongdoing by Bayer
Funded through Bayer's existing reserves

This settlement was significant but represented a relatively modest amount per plaintiff considering the severity of injuries reported by many women.

Cases Outside the Settlement

Not all Essure cases were resolved by the 2020 settlement. You may still have a viable claim if:

You weren't represented at the time of the settlement
You discovered complications after the settlement was reached
Your case had unique factors that excluded it
Your statute of limitations is still open
You experienced new injuries related to Essure removal

Estimated Settlement Ranges for Remaining Cases

For cases not covered by the original settlement:

Case Severity	Estimated Range	Typical Profile
Tier 1 (Catastrophic)	$200,000 — $500,000+	Hysterectomy, severe permanent injury, loss of fertility
Tier 2 (Severe)	$75,000 — $200,000	Major surgical intervention, ongoing complications
Tier 3 (Moderate)	$30,000 — $100,000	Documented complications, treatment required
Tier 4 (Mild)	$15,000 — $50,000	Documented adverse events, minor procedures

These are estimates for cases outside the 2020 settlement. Individual amounts depend on case-specific factors and jurisdiction.

Comparable Medical Device Settlements

Lawsuit	Total Settlement	Average Per Plaintiff
Transvaginal Mesh	$8 billion+	$100k — $500k+
Bard Hernia Mesh	$184 million	~$60,000
Bard IVC Filters	Various	$50k — $500k+
Essure (2020)	$1.6 billion	~$40,000

The Essure settlement was on the lower end compared to similar device litigation, which is why some plaintiffs continue to pursue alternative resolution paths.

Factors That Affect Individual Settlement Value

Severity of injuries — Hysterectomy cases typically receive higher value
Number of surgical procedures — More surgeries mean more compensation
Permanent impact — Loss of fertility, chronic conditions
Medical expenses — Past and future costs
Documentation quality — Strong medical records strengthen cases
Jurisdiction — Different state courts have different settlement patterns

Why Some Cases May Have Higher Value

Despite the modest average in the 2020 settlement, individual cases with:

Severe complications (hysterectomy, chronic pain syndromes)
Strong medical evidence
Documentation of corporate wrongdoing
Sympathetic facts (younger women losing fertility)

May warrant higher compensation if pursued through other legal avenues.

What You Should Do Now

If you experienced Essure complications:

Determine your status — Were you part of the 2020 settlement?
Gather medical records — Implantation, complications, any removal surgery
Document ongoing impact — Current health issues and treatments
Consult an attorney — Many will provide free case evaluations
Don't assume your case is closed — Even years later, you may have options

Important Notes

The Essure litigation is largely wrapped up but not entirely closed
New filings are possible in limited circumstances
Some attorneys specialize in pursuing remaining cases
State law variations may affect your eligibility
Statute of limitations is the most important factor for new claims