Mass tort
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A mass tort is a civil action involving numerous plaintiffs against one or a few corporate defendants in state or federal court. Law firms sometimes use mass media to reach possible plaintiffs.
The three main categories of mass torts include:
- Mass disaster torts
- Mass toxic torts
- Product liability torts
In U.S. federal courts, mass tort claims are often consolidated as multidistrict litigation. In some cases, mass torts are addressed through class action.
Further reading
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External links
- Mass Tort Litigation Blog
- Anatomy of a Mass Tort
- Mass Torts Litigation (American Bar Association)
- Understanding Mass Personal Injury Litigation
- Cutting-Edge Approaches for Managing Mass Tort Litigation in the New Millenium (sic)
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