In October, 1972, plaintiff Denise A. Wiltshire had an intrauterine device called a Dalkon Shield, which was manufactured and sold by defendant A. H. Robins Company, Inc., implanted into her body by defendant Dr. James Cassidy, Jr. In August, 1978, a diagnosis of pelvic inflamatory disease and bilateral tubo-ovarian masses was made at which time the device was removed leaving her sterile. On January 7, 1981, this action was commenced seeking damages for personal injuries...
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