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Breast Implants
Dow Chemical Silicone Breast Plant Cases To Be Consolidated
May 26th, 1997
The end may be in sight for the protracted and costly legal battle over silicone breast implants. The thousands of implant lawsuits languishing in state courts around the country can soon be consolidated for a faster resolution in federal court, according to a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Upholding its April 1996 decision, the court reaffirmed that lawsuits against shareholders in former implant manufacturer Dow Corning Corporation and other implant manufacturers belong in federal court. "We're now on a path to a final resolution for the women, companies, and the judicial system alike," said John...
Source: Cancer Weekly (1997-05-26)
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