Jennings v. Baxter Healthcare Corp.

Plaintiff appeals from a defense verdict in this products liability action. She alleges that she was exposed to silicone from breast implants that leaked and ruptured, causing her personal injuries. On appeal, plaintiff makes multiple assignments of error. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

In 1978, plaintiff, then age 51, received silicone gel breast implants following bilateral mastectomies. Subsequently, one implant partially deflated and was replaced in 1980. The other implant partially deflated after a mammogram was performed in 1992. In 1993, plaintiff had surgery to remove the…