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Latest update
On May 23, 2019 , the class action was commenced. On April 11, 2022 , Justice Morgan of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice has granted partial certification of the national class proceedings as against Allergan Inc. On December 21, 2022 , Justice Morgan of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice granted certification of an expanded national class action against all originally named defendants following the contested certification motion that was heard on September 28–29, 2022. On May 14, 2025 , the notice period advising of the certification of the lawsuit known as [name withheld] et al v. Allergan PLC et al (Court File No. Cv-19-00620507-00CP) began. The Opt-Out Deadline was June 16, 2025.
Source: Rochon Genova
About This Case
This Canada-wide class action, filed with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, alleges, among other things, that the defendants knew or ought to have known that the Allergan Implants were associated with breast implant-related illnesses, including several autoimmune, musculoskeletal and neurological disorders, numerous cognitive adverse health effects, as well as the development of breast-implant associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (“BIA-ALCL”). In spite of having this knowledge, the defendants have failed to warn Canadian patients adequately or at all about these risks and have still not recalled the Allergan Implants in Canada.
Source: Rochon Genova
Also from Merchant Law Group
Merchant Law Group LLP is prosecuting Canada-wide class action litigation on behalf of all Canadian women who may be at risk of developing implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) due to Allergan’s recalled Biocell breast implants. In 2017, a safety review on implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) found that the rate of BIA-ALCL in Canada is significantly higher in patients with macro-textured breast implants. Allergan recalled Biocell breast implants as a result, but people like you still got hurt.
Source: Merchant Law Group
Who May Be Eligible
All persons who, between May 31, 1999 and May 29, 2019, were implanted in Canada with one or more BIOCELL® textured breast implants enumerated as follows: 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); and Natrelle Inspira Truform 2 (SoftTouch) Breast Implants (Textured Shell) and/or other silicone gel-filled breast implants supplied by the Defendants, and their estates, administrators or other legal representatives, heirs or beneficiaries (“Expanded Primary Class Members”); and All persons who, by virtue of a personal relationship with one or more Expanded Primary Class members, have standing to claim damages pursuant to section 61(1) of the Family Law Act , R.S.O. 1990, c. f.3, as amended, or analogous provincial legislation (“Expanded Family Class Members”).
Source: Rochon Genova
Also from Merchant Law Group
If you had a Biocell textured breast implant and got sick as a result, you may be eligible for personal injury compensation.
Source: Merchant Law Group
How to Register
IF YOU WISH TO JOIN THE CONTACT LIST REGARDING THIS CLASS ACTION, PLEASE COMPLETE THE BELOW FORM. (Please note, providing your contact information creates no lawyer-client relationship or financial obligation for you. You are not charged any fee or cost for joining the contact list for this class action.)
Source: Merchant Law Group
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I have Biocell Implants?
Check your medical device card. It will tell you whether it’s an Allergan implant, the type, the device serial number, and the model number, which you can then compare to the recall information published by Allergan.
What are the symptoms of BIA-ALCL?
Symptoms include swelling, fluid accumulation in the breast around the implant, lumps, pain, changes in the size of your breasts, or redness. See a doctor right away if you have any of these symptoms. Do not try to self-diagnose. Get a diagnosis from a qualified physician.
How does a class action lawsuit work?
A class action gathers a large group of plaintiffs together to resolve their complaints in a single court case. It is the appropriate type of court case when many people have been hurt and when it’s not necessarily practical for every single one of them to bring an individual personal injury case to court. You pay no legal fees unless these class action lawsuits are successful. Our law firm take all the risk of paying the expenses and costs of prosecuting these class actions. [Our lawyers will only be paid a contingency percentage (upon approval from the Canadian Courts) IF this class action reaches a successful conclusion and provides individual compensation options to Canadian victims of the Biocell implants.] Please note, contacting our lawyers regarding the Biocell Breast Implants Class Action creates no financial obligation for you and your information will be kept confidential.
Source: Merchant Law Group
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