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A Clouded Victory

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Woman’s 1977 Lawsuit Over Failed Breast Implants Foreshadowed Current Furor

Norma Corley has been following the gathering storm of controversy surrounding silicone gel implants with more than passing interest. Fifteen years ago Corley fought her own battle with the manufacturer of her silicone gel implants, one of which she said leaked and caused severe medical problems.

The first case against silicon gel breast implants, won by Richard Mithoff in 1977.

Attorneys

Richard Warren Mithoff,

Year

February 25, 1992

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