State Courts Gain Attention as MDLs Move Slowly in Mass Tort Litigation
State courts are handling mass tort verdicts faster while federal MDLs accumulate tens of thousands of pending cases.
Category Litigation
Mass litigation and legal proceedings
The Major Mass Tort Cases Expected to Drive 2026 Litigation
Mass tort cases valued at $25 billion are reshaping 2026 litigation, from talc to GLP-1 drugs to military water contamination.
How a Midwest Mass Tort Boutique Built a National Litigation Profile
A firm starting in Kansas City or Milwaukee cannot instantly compete with established coastal firms, so successful ones identify high-volume tort...
Mass Tort Firm and Litigation Funder Clash Over Trade Secret Allegations
A federal judge froze $5.6B in settlement proceeds after finding a law firm likely stole its funding partner's trade secrets.
Drug and Medical Device Mass Tort Cases Continue to Shape 2026 Litigation
199,000 pending drug and device cases with $50+ billion at stake are forcing courts and manufacturers to confront mass tort litigation on an unprecedented scale.
Syngenta Pushes Again to Move Paraquat Litigation Out of Philadelphia
Syngenta's second venue motion targets 1,600+ Pennsylvania paraquat claims in Philadelphia, repeating arguments a judge already rejected in 2025.
What Is a Science Day in Mass Tort Litigation
A Science Day is a specialized pretrial hearing in mass tort litigation where both plaintiffs and defendants present scientific evidence to educate the...
How Long Does Discovery Take in Mass Tort Litigation
Discovery in mass tort litigation typically takes anywhere from six months to several years, with the entire case timeline spanning two to five years from...
What Is a Tolling Agreement in Mass Tort Litigation
A tolling agreement in mass tort litigation is a voluntary contract between plaintiffs and defendants that temporarily pauses the statute of limitations...
What Is a Settlement Fund in Mass Tort Litigation
A settlement fund in mass tort litigation is a designated pool of money established by defendants""typically corporations""to compensate individuals...