Latest Breast Implant Commentary - 2007
PERSONAL COMMENTARY - 01/12/07
I would like to wish a Belated Happy New Years to everyone and hope 2007 will be a healthy and happy year for you and your loved ones.
2006 was a very strange and unusual year for claimants as it pertains to the Dow Corning Class Action. Many claimants finally received their disease claim settlements while many more claimants accepted a lower settlement when their disease claim was denied at a higher level, because they were just too tired to fight Dow Corning any longer after 13 years.
In order to qualify for a Level A settlement under Disease Option One, a claimant needed to have assistance in grooming, feeding, bathing and dressing. A claimant could also not work and also needed assistance in most of their household chores. Basically, they have to be an invalid in my opinion. Many claimants are completely disabled and have qualified for disability for Social Security, State Disability and other programs, but have had their Level A claim denied by the SFDCT because they can perform at least one of the functions listed above, or they are working part time to support themselves.
