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What is a Mass Tort Lawsuit?

To understand a mass tort lawsuit, let’s first define the word “Tort.” The legal definition for tort is when someone commits a wrongful act that injures another person. Therefore, a mass tort is when a single unlawful act harms many victims.

A tort is a civil act, not a criminal act. The harm may be physical injury, emotional distress, financial loss, or property damage. The person, company, or other entity that commits the tort is called a “tortfeasor.” They are legally responsible for the harm that their tort causes to the victim(s).

When a business or corporation is the tortfeasor, the injured parties can sue the company and recover compensation.

The Three Most Common Types of
Mass Tort Lawsuits

Negligence on the part of the company is the cause of most mass tort lawsuits.

1. Consumer Products

One defective or contaminated product can cause harm to many people before being pulled from shelves. Some of these hazardous products include car parts like airbags, toys that present an injury hazard, or contaminated food. Many plaintiffs can come together and sue the manufacturer for compensation for injuries or even deaths.

2.Medical or Pharmaceutical Problems

There have been many cases of death and injury from medical devices, such as implants, or prescription drugs. Although the company tested the item, it may not have been long enough. The unfortunate and unforeseen health consequences can be the basis of mass tort lawsuits. Some examples of implant torts include knee, hip, breast, and vaginal mesh.

3.Environmental Pollution

Industrial pollution can have far-reaching consequences affecting thousands of lives. Oil spills can shut down fisheries and destroy tourism for years. Toxic chemicals that leach into the groundwater supply are another cause of injuries, death, and a reason for mass torts. Another term for this is “Toxic Tort.” The most famous case was against the Pacific Gas & Electric company and inspired the movie, “Erin Brockovich.”

Suppose a manufacturer puts a product on the market with a flawed design, manufacturing defect, or without adequate warning labels or instructions. In that case, injured consumers can seek recovery for their losses by filing personal injury claims. The courts may combine separate lawsuits into one mass tort lawsuit.

Can I Join a Mass Tort Lawsuit?

Before you do anything, consult with an attorney. You’ll want to seek advice from an attorney with experience or who specializes in mass tort litigation.

There are two ways to join this type of lawsuit. If you are the first to file a claim, get an attorney to file for you. If there is already a case, have your attorney opt you in.

This type of litigation is much more complicated than a personal injury lawsuit. Although the same product has injured many people, everyone’s case is different. One plaintiff can receive higher compensation than another.

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