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Litigation

May 23, 2017

Medical company to pay $10.9M settlement for contaminated implants

A federal judge gave final approval for a $10.9 million settlement Monday to resolve a class action against Sientra Inc. , a medical company that was accused of not informing investors about possible contamination issues involving silicone gel breast implants produced in Brazil.

By Eli Wolfe
Daily Journal Staff Writer

A federal judge finalized a $10.9 million settlement on Monday to resolve a class action against Sientra Inc., a medical company accused of not informing investors about possible contamination in its silicone gel breast implants produced in Brazil.

U.S. District Judge S. James Otero of Los Angeles approved the settlement for the plaintiffs, who were represented by a team of...

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