In 1977 the appellant, Ms Breen, underwent plastic surgery during which
silicon implants were inserted into each of her breasts. Subsequently, as a
result of severe pain, the appellant consulted the respondent, Dr Williams,
who performed an operative procedure in which he neither inserted implants
nor removed the existing ones. Subsequently Ms Breen corresponded with
Dr Williams about the possibility of having the implants removed, but no
such surgery was performed by him. It was subsequently discovered that
silicon gel had leaked from the implant in Ms Breen's left breast, which
required corrective surgery.