Class

The Mass Tort Landscape in 2024: Biggest Class Action MDLs, Potential Settlements, and New Lawsuits Emerging

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NEW YORK – As the new year begins, the landscape of mass tort litigation in 2024 is starting to take shape. From the biggest class action MDLs to the potential settlements and growth opportunities, here are the key mass torts to watch. At the forefront of the mass tort world is the Camp Lejeune Lawsuit, even though it is technically not an MDL class action. The Eastern District of North Carolina has established a mini-MDL for the over 110,000 administratively filed cases under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CLJA). With the Department of Justice launching … Read more

Passengers File Class Action Lawsuit Against Boeing After Harrowing Emergency Landing

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PORTLAND, Ore. – Passengers of an Alaska Airlines flight that experienced a critical failure have chosen to file a class action lawsuit against Boeing. The incident occurred during takeoff on Friday, Jan. 5, forcing the aircraft, a Boeing 737 MAX 9, to make an emergency return landing at Portland International Airport. The suit was filed by a Seattle firm on behalf of the passengers. Flight 1282 departed from PDX shortly before 4:30 p.m. When the plane reached an altitude of 16,000 feet, a door plug blew out, causing a rapid depressurization incident. The force of … Read more

Record-Breaking Verdicts and Appointments: Landmark Class Actions Rock the Legal World this Week

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San Diego, CA – A San Diego jury recently delivered a significant blow to the manufacturer of Roundup, awarding $332 million in the third verdict against the company this month. This follows an already notable month for juries in Philadelphia, where another Roundup trial resulted in a $175 million award, and a separate trial saw Mitsubishi hit with an astonishing $976 million penalty. In addition to these eye-opening financial outcomes, there are also new developments in litigation involving the sale of human bodies donated to Harvard Medical School. The jury’s decision in San Diego adds … Read more

Verizon to Pay $100 Million Settlement in Class Action Lawsuit Over Undisclosed Fees – Check If You’re Eligible for a Payment

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New York, NY – Verizon has agreed to pay a settlement of $100 million in a class-action lawsuit that alleged the company charged undisclosed administration fees to its customers in a deceptive and unfair manner. The charges in question were issued between January 1, 2016, and November 8, 2023. Customers affected by this will have until early spring 2024 to file a claim. A class-action lawsuit involves one or more people suing on behalf of themselves and others who have similar claims. Once approved, every member of the class is awarded, except for those who … Read more