UGA Law Professor Unveils Groundbreaking Database and Book Exposing Flaws in Multidistrict Litigation Justice
Athens, Georgia – Elizabeth Chamblee Burch, a professor at the University of Georgia School of Law, has released her latest book, Mass Tort Deals: Backroom Bargaining in Multidistrict Litigation. This comprehensive work draws on extensive empirical research and data related to multidistrict litigation, revealing a concerning trend: the judicial system’s lack of checks and balances often favors everyone except the plaintiffs involved. To complement the book’s publication, Burch has collaborated with the university’s technology department to create a publicly accessible database that enables users to delve deeper into the realm of multidistrict litigation. This database, … Read more