How Mass Tort Cases Can Lead to Major Legal Reforms
Mass tort cases may lead to major legal reforms as opponents of these cases seek to protect businesses and individuals from excessive liability and compensation for damages. Proponents of tort cases argue that mass torts allow injured parties to seek compensation for damages caused by negligent and wrongful acts. Whether you’re pursuing a claim independently… read more
Read MoreHow Mass Tort Cases Relate to Product Liability?
You may consider filing a product liability lawsuit if a defective product has injured you. However, what if you are not the only one injured by the product? In that case, the product manufacturer may face mass tort litigation from numerous injured parties. What Are Mass Tort Cases? A tort is conduct that causes harm… read more
Read MoreWhat Damages Are Available in Mass Torts Cases?
Many individuals confuse mass torts with class action lawsuits, which can lead to confusion about the types of damages that can be pursued in mass tort cases. Understanding how these two legal processes differ makes it easier to clarify which damages are available in a mass tort case. What is a Mass Tort Case? A… read more
Read MoreMass Tort Case Involving Ozempic Kicks Off in Pennsylvania
On February 2, 2024, plaintiffs in nine lawsuits involving Ozempic and other glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) petitioned to consolidate the cases. At that time, the litigation involved 18 cases in eleven different courts. The number of lawsuits has continued to increase (Currently, 37 are pending consolidation.). An order was issued consolidating the cases… read more
Read MoreHow Do Mass Tort Cases Start?
Mass tort cases begin when someone makes a claim against a defendant who has harmed many people. A party in one of the cases might take steps to have the case reclassified as multidistrict litigation (MDL). This means that, for pretrial proceedings, many people can become plaintiffs against the same defendant for essentially the same… read more
Read MoreWhat is the Relationship Between Strict Liability and Product Liability?
What is the Relationship Between Strict Liability and Product Liability? Strict liability is when a defendant is liable for their actions despite their intent. Normally, you must have done something wrong or failed to perform an obligation in order to face liability. If strict liability applies, however, you can bear liability even without fault. Most… read more
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