Unpacking the Burden: How Mass Tort Litigations Inflate Societal Costs

Washington, D.C. — The high-stakes arena of mass tort litigation is often viewed as a crucial recourse for justice, offering a gateway for numerous plaintiffs to address grievances against corporate giants. However, beneath the surface of these legal battles, often involving faulty products, environmental disasters, or pharmaceutical missteps, lie enormous societal costs that challenge both the economic and judicial landscapes. Mass tort cases are distinct in their structure, combining hundreds or even thousands of individual claims against one or several companies under the scrutiny of a single court. This approach is intended to streamline processes … Read more

Lawsuit Claims Unnecessary ER Procedures Inflate Costs, Strain Resources at Asheville’s Mission Hospital

Asheville, NC — A recent lawsuit filed in federal court is bringing to light concerns about patient care and systemic inefficiencies within western North Carolina’s healthcare system, specifically targeting the practices at Asheville’s Mission Hospital. The legal action initiated by Buncombe County Government against HCA Healthcare, which took ownership of Mission and other regional hospitals in 2019, marks a significant challenge against the alleged monopolistic tendencies and profit-driven policies that may be exacerbating health care access issues in rural areas. According to the lawsuit, since HCA’s acquisition of Mission Hospital, there has been a notable … Read more