Breast Implant Explant Benefit Update, Dow Corning Breast Implant Class Action

What You Need To Know About The Dow Corning Breast Implant Explant Program?

$5,000 EXPLANT Program Breast Implant Lawyer Helpline DOW CORNING BREAST IMPLANT CLAIMANTS (CLASS 5)

1. WHAT IS THE $5,000 EXPLANT PAYMENT?

The $5,000 Explant Payment is for removal of your Dow Corning breast implant(s). To be eligible, your Dow Corning breast implant(s) must be removed after December 31, 1990 and on or before ten (10) years after the “Effective Date.” (Read Question Q9-5 in the Claimant Information Guide for more information about the “Effective Date.”)

2. WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO TO RECEIVE THE $5,000 EXPLANT PAYMENT?

First, Complete and submit the Proof of Manufacturer Form (the blue edge) and medical records or documents that show that you were implanted with a Dow Corning breast implant.

(Read the Proof of Manufacturer Form Instructions.) Second, complete and submit the Explant Payment Claim Form (the yellow edge) by the dead-line and one (1) of the following types of medical records that show that your Dow Corning breast implant(s) were removed after December 31, 1990 and on or before ten (10) years after the
Effective Date: If you need help contact our law office for a free consultation.

3. CAN I RECEIVE THE $5,000 EXPLANT PAYMENT IF I GET SILICONE GEL BREAST IMPLANTS TO REPLACE THE DOW CORNING BREAST IMPLANTS THAT ARE REMOVED?

The answer depends on two (2) things:

1. The date that your eligible Dow Corning breast implant(s) were removed;
and

2. The date that you received silicone gel breast implant(s) to replace your removed Dow
Corning breast implant(s).

For information about the standards and help in applying call our law office today.

After being open for almost fifteen years, the MDL-926 has closed for good. If you have a claim and are trying to participate in the Revised Settlement Program, MDL-926, and/or the Dow Corning Settlement, please feel free to contact our law office with any questions and concerns that you have about these programs.

October 2015 Important Class 7 Update In a hearing on October 20, 2015, the Court will hear arguments from the CAC, Dow Corning, and the Objectors on the Consent Order regarding distribution of your Class 7 funds. Sometime after this date the District Court will issue an opinion and Order on the proposed Consent Order. Your Class 7 claim cannot be paid until the Court has ruled and the Consent Order is entered by the Court. Class 7 claims cannot be paid until the Court has ruled and the Consent Order is entered by the Court. If you are a Class 7 claimant you received the SF-DCT letter with the Notice of Proposed Order. If you are not sure of your status in the Class 7 and whether you may be eligible for a payment from the Class 7 Fund, you can either contact our law office immediately. Important Updates

June 3, 2019 Disease Claim Submission Final Deadline

Did you receive a notice from Dow Corning regarding your settlement rights?

Are you’re a registered claimant with acceptable proof of Dow Corning but have not submitted your Disease claim? It’s not too late to hire an attorney!

Let the Law Offices of Fenstersheib and Berkowitz review your case at no cost to you. For over two decades, we have helped thousands of women settle their Dow Corning breast implant case.

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