41.   Schilleci, like most women suing breast-implant companies, claimed ruptured implants caused her to develop an auto-immune disease and other health problems.

42.   The company is among a half-dozen manufacturers involved in lawsuits because of concerns that the implants cause a range of problems.

43.   The panel heard testimony from dozens of women claiming the implants caused pain and disfigurement, while some cancer survivors said they were important for their emotional recovery.

44.   Thousands of women have claimed that leaking silicone implants have caused a variety of problems ranging from memory loss and partial paralysis to rheumatism and arthritis.

45.   Women claim silicone implants caused a variety of immune system and other health problems.

46.   Dow Corning filed for bankruptcy protection after reaching a four billion dollar agreement which never tried to settle the question over whether the implants caused the diseases.

47.   Laas, along with another woman to whom the jury made no award, said the faulty breast implants caused various illnesses including fatigue and nerve damage.