Brandon D. Henry

Partner

4740 Grand Avenue Suite 300
Kansas City, MO 64112

In Brief

$40 Million Verdict in the Bard PowerPort MDL: Brandon was lead trial counsel in Divelbliss v. Becton, Dickinson and Company, the second bellwether trial in the Bard Implanted Port Catheter MDL (MDL No. 3081). In September 2026, a unanimous federal jury in Phoenix awarded $40 million to a woman whose Bard catheter fractured and lodged in her heart. It was the first plaintiff verdict in the litigation, the largest individual verdict in the history of the firm, and among the largest personal injury verdicts ever returned in Arizona federal court.

Trailblazing Transvaginal Mesh Litigation: Brandon was lead trial counsel in the first transvaginal mesh case ever tried against Coloplast, Inc., obtaining a unanimous $2.5 million jury verdict in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.

Proven Trial Lawyer: Brandon has tried more than 25 cases to verdict in state and federal courts and has recovered millions for his clients through verdicts and settlements.

Trial Honors: Brandon is a Fellow of the International Society of Barristers and a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, and he received the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association’s Thomas J. Conway Young Trial Lawyer Award.

Brandon Henry, a seasoned trial lawyer, is a prominent figure in the legal world known for his exceptional skills and unwavering dedication to his clients. With a diverse portfolio of notable cases, recognitions, and a commitment to mentorship and education, he has established himself as a leading attorney in personal injury, product liability, and professional negligence litigation, in general, and trials, in particular.

Brandon’s peers consistently recognize his excellence as a trial lawyer. In addition to his induction into the International Society of Barristers and ABOTA and being a past recipient of the Thomas J. Conway Young Trial Lawyer Award, he has been certified as a lifetime member of both the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, organizations limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts, awards, and settlements. Brandon has also been named among the “Best of the Bar” and received accolades as a Rising Star and, more recently, as a Super Lawyer every year since 2009.

Brandon is a remarkable litigator, but he is also committed to giving back to his profession. He has been an adjunct professor at the University of Kansas School of Law for over a decade, sharing his knowledge and passion for trial advocacy with the next generation of legal professionals. Brandon is also a sought-after speaker at attorney and professional education conferences, imparting insights on handling personal injury and wrongful death cases.

Brandon Henry’s dedication to justice, exceptional trial skills, and commitment to education make him a formidable presence in the legal arena. His tireless pursuit of justice and commitment to the legal community solidify his reputation as a leading trial lawyer.

Notable Litigation

$40 Million Jury Verdict in Bard Implanted Port Catheter MDL Bellwether Trial

Wagstaff & Cartmell attorney Brandon D. Henry, together with Michael A. Sacchet of Ciresi Conlin, LLP, and Thomas W. Pirtle of Laminack Pirtle Martines, obtained a $40 million verdict on behalf of Kimberly Divelbliss in the second bellwether trial in the Bard Implanted Port Catheter MDL, pending before the Honorable David G. Campbell in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona. Dive
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In Re: Depo-Provera (Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate) Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 3140

Wagstaff & Cartmell represents women who developed meningioma brain tumors after receiving Depo-Provera contraceptive injections. The Court appointed Brandon Henry to the Trial Subcommittee in this litigation, a position reserved for just six lawyers selected from a nationwide applicant pool. Tom Cartmell also ser
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In Re: Bard Implanted Port Catheter Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 3081

This case involves claims against the manufacturer of a line of implantable port catheters, used for long-term intravenous therapy, which allegedly cause severe injuries when these devices fracture or lead to infection or thromboses. Brandon was appointed to the Plaintiff’s Executive Committee of the MDL, which is pending in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona in front of
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$2.5 Million Verdict – Coloplast, Inc.

A jury in the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, returned a $2.5 Million verdict in favor of plaintiff Virginia Redding for damages sustained from the Novasilk mesh device.
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Pelvic Mesh Repair System Products Liability Litigation

Brandon represented injured women in lawsuits filed nationwide against several manufacturers of transvaginal mesh products. These cases were consolidated by the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) into several MDLs before the Honorable Joseph R. Goodwin in the Southern District of West Virginia. The Wagstaff & Cartmell team committed more than 50,000 hours prosecuting more than 1
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$975,000 Settlement – Parents of Deceased 15-year-old – Motor Vehicle Accident

Brandon represented the parents of a deceased teenager, who had no spouse and no dependents, who died as a result of two-vehicle collision. The case involved numerous parties and multiple insurance companies.
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Confidential Settlement – Wrongful Death – Railroad Crossing/Defective Car Seat

Brandon represented the parents of a deceased infant in their claims against a railway company, as well as a national manufacturer of infant car seats, and obtained a substantial, confidential settlement based on their significant losses.
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Confidential Settlement – Wrongful Death – Zip Line Fall

Brandon represented the family of a deceased wife and mother who sustained significant injuries and eventually lost her life due to a fall from a zip line and was able to obtain a sizeable, confidential settlement on their behalf.
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