Tort

Nationally recognized legal expert Professor Nora Freeman Engstrom delves into the intricacies of tort law and strives for a transparent, accessible, and equitable civil justice system

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Palo Alto, California – Professor Nora Freeman Engstrom is an esteemed expert in tort law and legal ethics. With a focus on the day-to-day workings of the tort system, she examines its interaction with alternative compensation methods like no-fault automobile insurance and the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. Professor Engstrom’s extensive research also delves into trial practice, complex litigation, attorney advertising, and what she terms “settlement mills” – personal injury law firms that advertise heavily and process claims on a mass scale. In recent years, Engstrom’s projects have shifted toward improving access to justice. She explores … Read more

From Journalism to Law: Meet Will, the Creative Problem-Solver Standing up for Mass Tort and Product Liability Victims

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Chicago, IL – Will, an attorney focusing on mass tort and product liability cases, has had a unique journey that led him to his current career path. With a background in journalism and web development, he initially chose a different direction. However, the global impact of COVID-19 prompted him to make a change, recognizing the perfect opportunity for a career shift. Will’s passion for learning and his diverse skill set make him a valuable asset to the Mass Tort & Product Liability team. Growing up in a family with legal professionals, Will was naturally drawn … Read more

Unveiling the Threat: Mass Tort Epidemic Pushes Federal Bankruptcy System to the Brink

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Los Angeles, California – Mass tort exposure has led to a surge of bankruptcies across various organizations, from Johnson & Johnson to the Boy Scouts. This alarming trend is causing significant disruption to the federal bankruptcy system, with adverse consequences for both plaintiffs and bankrupt entities. The only ones truly benefitting from this crisis are the plaintiff lawyers. The strategy employed by trial lawyers to exploit the traditional bankruptcy claims process is both simple and detrimental. Through extensive marketing efforts, including the use of lead generation companies and channels like social media, TV, and radio … Read more

The Secrets Behind the Lucrative Mass Tort Playbook: How Attorneys Profit by Exploiting the Legal System

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COLUMBIA, SC – With football playoffs on the horizon, the focus naturally turns to teams’ playbooks. However, there’s another kind of playbook at play in the legal field, allowing attorneys to secure massive settlements in profit-driven mass tort litigations. These cases, which often target major corporations, have seen exponential growth, raising concerns about their impact on the economy. Mass tort litigations involve consolidating a large number of personal injury claims against a single defendant. It’s common for these cases to settle out of court due to the sheer volume of claimants attracted by aggressive advertising … Read more