Broken Scales of Justice: How Mass Tort Litigation Has Morphed into a Goldmine for Trial Attorneys at the Expense of Genuine Grievances

The United States is witnessing a profound transformation in its civil law landscape, largely characterized by an exponential increase in mass tort litigation. Observers and experts point to a surge in litigation that, while ostensibly designed to address grievances and deliver justice, has frequently become a profit-driven venture for many legal practitioners. This shift in the civil justice system’s dynamics is notably influenced by a certain segment of the legal profession, sometimes referred to as ‘bad actors’, whose practices have geared more towards monetization than mediation. This trend has sparked debates about the integrity of … Read more