Philadelphia’s Mass Tort Programs Face Impending Closure, Kicking Off a Wave of Legal Changes in the City
Nearly half of the mass tort programs in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania are slated to conclude this year, marking a significant shift in the legal landscape. These programs, designed to handle large numbers of similar lawsuits, have been instrumental in streamlining the litigation process and providing efficient resolutions for both plaintiffs and defendants. Mass torts, which involve multiple plaintiffs filing lawsuits against one or more defendants for injuries caused by a common incident or product, have become increasingly prevalent in recent years. Philadelphia has been a hub for these cases, hosting numerous mass tort programs that specialize … Read more