Successful Strategies for Class Action Litigation
Understanding the Basics of Class Action Litigation Class action litigation is a type of legal action where a group of people collectively bring a claim to court. These cases often…
Defining Negligence in Mass Tort Proceedings
Understanding the Concept of Negligence Negligence is a fundamental concept in the field of tort law. It is the failure to exercise the level of care that a reasonable person…
Complexity of Proving Asbestos Exposure Cases
Understanding Asbestos and its Implications Asbestos refers to a collection of naturally occurring silicate minerals that have long, thin fibrous crystals. The verb ‘to asbestos’ was used in ancient times…
Insight into the Multidistrict Litigation process
Understanding the Basics of Multidistrict Litigation Multidistrict litigation (MDL) is a type of legal proceeding that consolidates multiple civil cases with common issues before a single court. This process helps…
Insurance Coverage for Asbestos Class Actions
Understanding Asbestos Class Actions When it comes to class actions, understanding the distinct aspects of a case can influence the outcome dramatically. In the case of asbestos, it’s unique because…
Understanding Negotiation in Multi-District Litigation
The Concept of Multi-District Litigation Multi-District Litigation (MDL) refers to a type of legal proceeding in which civil cases from different districts are combined and transferred to a single district…
Understanding Environmental Mass Tort Actions
Breaking Down Environmental Tort Law Environmental tort law refers to different provisions under civil law that allow individuals or groups to seek justice for damages caused to their person, property,…
Pharmaceutical Mass Torts and Plaintiff Attorneys
Understanding Mass Torts in the Pharmaceutical Industry A mass tort is a civil action involving numerous plaintiffs against one or a few defendants in state or federal court. In the…
Air Pollution Lawsuits and Verdicts
Understanding the Basics of Air Pollution Lawsuits Air pollution lawsuits represent a critical mechanism through which entities can be held accountable for environmental transgressions. Typically, these lawsuits are filed against…
The Mathematics Behind Mass Tort Settlements
Understanding the Concept of Mass Tort Settlements Mass tort settlements typically occur when several injured parties come together to sue a single defendant for an incident or series of incidents…
