Canadian class-action lawsuit launched against popular breast implant brand
Canadians who have breast implants may be part of a new class-action lawsuit launched against a medical aesthetics company.
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has certified a nationwide class action against the defendants Allergan PLC, Allergan Limited, Allergan, Inc., Allergan USA, Inc. and/or Allergan Inc.
The plaintiff in the lawsuit alleges that the companies were “negligent in the design, manufacture, testing, and/or post-market surveillance of Textured Breast Implants and Allergan Silicone Breast Implants.”
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The breast implants included in the class action are:
- Natrelle Saline-Filled Breast Implants (Textured)
- Natrelle 410 Truform Silicone-Filled Breast Implants
- Natrelle Silicone-Filled Breast Implants (Biocell Round)
- Natrelle Inspira Truform 1 (Responsive) Breast Implants (Textured Shell)
- Natrelle Inspira Truform 2 (Soft Touch) Breast Implants (Textured Shell)
- Other silicone gel-filled breast implants supplied by the defendants
It claims that these breast implants caused harm, including Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large-Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), premature rupture and Autoimmune/Inflammatory Syndrome Induced by Adjuvants (ASIA), and Breast Implant Illness (BII).
“It is alleged that the defendants failed to warn Canadian patients adequately or at all about these risks,” reads a news release from the law firms representing the class members.
In 2019, Health Canada suspended Allergan’s license for its Biocell breast implants and recalled unused implants in the Canadian market due to the alleged health risks listed above.
According to the law firms, the defendants have denied the allegations in the class action, stating that the breast implants are not defective and did not cause any of the harm alleged in the lawsuit.
“Further, the Defendants state that they properly disclosed warnings and relevant information about any potential risks that were consistent with the state of medical knowledge at all times,” reads the news release.
Who is part of this class-action lawsuit?
The plaintiff is seeking damages from the defendants on behalf of class members, including those who were implanted and their family members.
Canadians who got the implants in Canada between May 31, 1999, and May 29, 2019, from the defendants with the models of breast implants listed above are a part of this class action.
According to the law firms, if you’re a class member and wish to remain in the class action, you don’t need to take any further action at this time.
However, if you wish to exclude yourself from the lawsuit, you must fill out the opt-out form by June 30, 2025, and send it via mail, courier, fax, or e-mail to the Notice Administrator, Epiq Class Action Services Canada Inc., at the address in the news release.
Additional information about the class action lawsuit can be found on its official site.