A mass tort is a civil action involving numerous plaintiffs against one or a few defendants in state or federal court. The lawsuits arise out of the defendants causing numerous injuries through the same or similar act of harm, for example, a prescription drug, a medical device, a defective product, a train accident, a plane crash, pollution, or a construction disaster.
The main categories of mass torts include:
- Medical device injuries
- Prescription drug injuries
- Product liability injuries
- Toxic contamination
Complex Mass Tort Cases
When companies get it wrong, they put the safety of countless consumers in jeopardy. When a large group of victims harmed in a similar way come together to bring a case against the same person or company, it is sometimes referred to as mass tort litigation.
Our lawyers have extensive experience in complex mass tort cases that successfully challenge the physical harm that has come to numerous people.
If you or a family member have suffered a catastrophic personal injury due to a mass tort, please contact us today for a free case evaluation.