MEISTER v. MEDICAL ENGINEERING CORP.

Nos. 00-7241, 00-7251.

267 F.3d 1123 (2001)

Brenda G. MEISTER, Appellant/Cross-Appellee, v. MEDICAL ENGINEERING CORPORATION, a Wisconsin Corporation, and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, a Delaware Corporation, Appellees/Cross-Appellants Consolidated with No. 00-7251.

United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit.

Decided October 26, 2001.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Stephen L. Snyder argued the cause for appellant/cross-appellee. With him on the briefs was Sheldon N. Jacobs. Robert J. Weltchek entered an appearance.

James T. Conlon, pro hac vice, argued the cause for appellees/cross-appellants. With him on the briefs was Kimberly S. Penner. Dino S. Sangiamo and James L. Shea entered appearances.

Before: EDWARDS, ROGERS and TATEL, Circuit Judges.


Opinion for the Court filed by Circuit Judge ROGERS.

ROGERS, Circuit Judge:

Brenda Meister opted out of the omnibus settlement in the silicone breast implant products liability litigation and pursued her claims in federal court in the District of Columbia. She now appeals the grant of judgment as a matter of law, or a new trial, on the ground that the district court overlooked a substantial portion of her scientific evidence and otherwise mischaracterized...

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