CLAIM DETAILS
Our firm is seeking compensation for women who were implanted with Mentor MemoryGelTM silicone gel-filled breast implants (“Mentor Silicone Breast Implants“) in Canada between October 19, 2006 to October 21, 2024.
On October 21, 2024, the Supreme Court of British Columbia certified the proceeding as a class action (the “Certification Decision”) in Bosco v. Mentor Worldwide LLC and Johnson & Johnson Inc., S.C.B.C. Action No. VLC S-190084 (the “Class Action”). The 12 certified common issues relate to whether the Mentor Silicone Breast Implants can cause specific connective tissue disorders and/or breast implant illness and, if so, whether the Defendants breached their duty to class members in its post-market surveillance and/or monitoring of the Mentor Silicone Breast Implants with respect to those conditions, and, by extension, whether the Defendants’ acts or omissions were negligent or in breach of provincial or federal consumer protection legislation.
While the Class Action was started in British Columbia, it includes Canadian residents in all provinces and territories. The Court has appointed Denee Jesanna Bosco, Stephanie Nicole Marto, and Jaime Lyn Hoolsema as Representative Plaintiffs in the Class Action.
Review the other tabs “Current Status” and “Documents” for more information.
CURRENT STATUS
The Defendants have scheduled a summary trial application on February 22, 2027, for 10 days, on common issues 2 to 4 of the 12 certified common issues. The Plaintiffs have reserved the right to oppose both the suitability of the summary trial application and the severance of common issues 2 to 4.
The deadline to opt-out of this action (February 20, 2026) has passed.
Previous updates:
The certification hearing completed on May 2, 2024. On October 21, 2024, Madam Justice Douglas ordered that the matter is certified, in part: 2024 BCSC 1931 (CanLII) | Bosco v Mentor Worldwide LLC | CanLII.
Read the Notice to Class Members to learn important information about the Class Action, the Certification Decision, and how they may affect your legal rights. The Notice covers the following topics:
- What is this Class Action about?
- Who is included in this Class Action?
- How do I participate in the Class Action?
- How can I opt out if I do not want to participate in the Class Action?
- Where can I ask more questions?
DOCUMENTS
Notice of Certification of Class Action:
