B.C. Supreme Court Denies Certification of Contested Common Issues in Mentor Breast Implant Litigation

In Bosco v Mentor Worldwide LLC, 2024 BCSC 1931, the plaintiffs alleged that Mentor’s silicone gel-filled breast implants, MemoryGel, caused adverse health effects, including connective tissue disorders (CTDs) and autoimmune symptoms. They argued that Mentor did not adequately warn patients and surgeons about these risks and that Mentor breached consumer protection and competition legislation. Mentor consented to certain proposed common issues. The court agreed with Mentor that the remaining…
By: Bennett Jones LLP