Preparing for a Mass Tort Trial
Understanding the Basics of a Mass Tort Trial In its simplest terms, a mass tort trial involves a large number of plaintiffs suing one or a limited number of defendants…
Landmark Decisions in Mass Tort Cases
Introduction Mass tort cases often make headlines due to their scale and the number of plaintiffs involved. Mass tort is a civil action involving numerous plaintiffs against one or a…
Plaintiff Experience: Mass Tort Case Studies
Cases involving complex litigation such as mass tort cases are as demanding as they are significant. To better understand the plaintiff experience in these large-scale litigation cases, we will review…
Mass Tort Cases: Food Safety Tragedies
Understanding the Basics: What is a Mass Tort Case? A mass tort case involves numerous plaintiffs suing one or a few defendants in state or federal court. The lawsuits arise…
How Mass Torts Impact Consumer Trust
Understanding the Concept of Mass Torts Mass Torts refer to a type of litigation that involves multiple plaintiffs suing a single defendant or a group of defendants who are held…
Insights into Medical Device Mass Torts
Understanding the Basics of Medical Device Mass Torts Medical Device Mass Torts refer to civil lawsuits filed by many people (the plaintiffs) against a single entity (the defendant), often a…
Regulatory Responses to Mass Tort Cases
Understanding Mass Tort Cases: Definition and Examples A mass tort is a civil action involving many plaintiffs against one or a few corporate defendants. Examples include asbestos exposure, pharmaceutical mishaps,…
The Dalkon Shield Lawsuit Overview
The Origins of the Dalkon Shield The Dalkon Shield was an intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) introduced in the 1960s, created by the now-defunct A.H. Robins Company. The device was marketed…
The Volkswagen Emissions Fraud Mass Tort
Volkswagen, a household name in the automobile industry, faced significant legal actions due to their involvement in an emissions scandal. This scandal is considered one of the largest mass tort…
Legal Remedies in Mass Tort Litigation
Understanding the Basics of Mass Tort Litigation Mass tort litigation is a type of legal action where several plaintiffs, who have suffered damage from the same source, sue a single…
