March 01, 2006

Update for the Dow Corning /British Columbia and Other Provinces Breast Implant Litigation Settlement

All of our client’s claims were submitted to the Claims Administrator before the deadline of February 1, 2005. Payments have already been made to Approved Expedited, Current and Rupture Claimants.
Approved Expedited Claimants received a one time payment of $1,200 US. Approved Current and Rupture Claimants received their first payment in December 2005. The amount of the first payment was based on each claimant’s approved ratio. Further payments will be made to Approved Current and Rupture Claimants in the coming years. Approved Raw Material Claimants will receive a one time payment of $330 US later this year.

Update for the British Columbia Bristol-Myers, Baxter & 3M Breast Implant Litigation Settlement

All of our client’s claims were submitted to the Claims Administrator before the deadline of February 1, 2006. The Claims Administrator is currently reviewing the claims.