Case Result

$10M

Product Liability

1999
Trial Verdict
Lutherville, MD

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Case Details

Federal jury awarded $10 million against Bristol-Myers Squibb, finding silicone breast implants caused a woman's immune-system illness (scleroderma).

Additional Notes

The plaintiff, Brenda G. Meister, developed scleroderma 10 years after receiving implants. This was the first loss for the manufacturer after several defense verdicts.

Lutherville, MD
4.30 rating (7 reviews)
5 attorneys
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