A New Jersey state judge in Bergen County denied a motion by C.R. Bard to throw out a $68 million verdict awarded to a woman injured by defects in the company’s pelvic mesh products.

Bard moved for a judgment notwithstanding the verdict, a new trial and for remittitur on damages, arguing that the evidence didn’t support the verdict and that the damages award was excessive. But Superior Court Judge James DeLuca on Oct. 11 denied the company’s motions, leaving the verdict intact. The company is expected to file an appeal.