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Charleston Area Medical Center Bariatric Surgery Settlement
Charleston Area Medical Center · Bariatric surgery and related medical services · Settlement Reached
About this case
A class action filed in April 2025 alleged that unnecessary hernia repair procedures were performed during bariatric surgeries at Charleston Area Medical Center, potentially affecting more than 4,000 patients. The parties announced a $40 million out-of-court settlement, which requires court approval before class members receive monetary payments.
Case overview
- Defendant company
- Charleston Area Medical Center
- Product or service
- Bariatric surgery and related medical services
- Case status
- Settlement Reached
- Lawsuit type
- Consumer
- Reported harm
- Other
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