Billion-Dollar Settlements Expected in 2024 for Major Mass Tort Lawsuits

New York, United States – 2023 was marked by disappointments and ongoing litigations in the world of mass torts. The 3M Earplugs settlement left thousands of claimants unsatisfied, while Johnson & Johnson’s attempt to force talc claims into bankruptcy did not lead to a major settlement. The hernia mesh claims continue to drag on with no clear resolution. However, there was a significant development in the AFFF litigation, with a major global settlement reached, although it only covered water contamination claims by local municipalities. Looking ahead to 2024, several mass tort class action lawsuits are … Read more

Wave of Fraudulent Claims Threaten Government’s Billion-Dollar Payout for Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Victims

Jacksonville, North Carolina – The government’s plan to compensate victims of toxic water at Camp Lejeune is facing a significant challenge. Fraudulent claims are pouring in, threatening to disrupt or taint what could potentially become one of the largest mass tort cases ever. Mikal Watts, a Texas attorney whose firm represents 6,000 Camp Lejeune clients, revealed that their internal auditors have identified numerous bogus referrals from other law firms. These referrals, involving both Camp Lejeune and other cases, often rely on doctored medical records and fabricated reports of diseases or illnesses. Shockingly, some potential plaintiffs … Read more