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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

New Leadership Takes Charge of Philadelphia Court’s Mass Torts Litigation for Enhanced Efficiency and Justice

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Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia court system has recently made changes to the leadership overseeing mass torts litigation. This move comes as the court aims to optimize the management of these complex cases. The shuffle in leadership involves the appointment of new judges to preside over these matters, ensuring a fresh perspective and expertise. The purpose of this change is to enhance the efficiency of the court system in dealing with mass torts cases. Mass torts involve numerous individuals who have been harmed by the same product, such as a defective medical device or a … Read more

The Economic Drain of Mass Tort Litigation: How All Americans Are Paying the Price

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New York, NY – Mass tort lawsuits in the United States are having a significant economic impact on Americans, regardless of their knowledge or involvement in such litigation. These profit-driven legal maneuvers often benefit attorneys while draining the economic resources of the general public. Mass tort litigations involve multiple plaintiffs, sometimes numbering in the thousands, seeking damages from corporations for alleged harm caused by their products. While some cases may be valid, many are initiated by attorneys through extensive advertising campaigns to locate individuals who can be convinced they have suffered harm. This process flips … Read more

2024 Legal Landscape: The Future of ‘Creative’ Mass Tort Bankruptcies Hangs in the Balance

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NEW YORK CITY – The potential impact of “creative” mass tort bankruptcies in 2024 is being closely observed by legal experts. These bankruptcies have the potential to make or break the outcomes of major liability cases, and their effects are expected to be significant. Mass tort bankruptcies refer to situations where companies facing multiple lawsuits for liability-related issues seek bankruptcy protection as a strategic move to manage and potentially limit their legal liabilities. This approach allows them to consolidate all litigation in one legal proceeding, negotiate settlements, and establish trust funds for claimants. Legal professionals … Read more