What are some types of mass torts?
A mass tort is a civil action that has several plaintiffs who file a lawsuit in federal or state court against one or more defendants. There are several types of mass torts, but we will deal with two types that our firm regularly handles. These include:
How is a dispute with a California business resolved?
California counties file suit against 5 large drug companies
Ranbaxy Laboratories dealing with product liability issues
Big business loses, jury supports family in personal injury suit
So-called big oil took a hit in another state last month as a jury concluded that the company's activities caused a family's illness. Reportedly, they were forced to leave their property because of alleged adverse health conditions. The personal injury suit began in 2011, and concluded with a jury verdict supporting the plaintiffs. As is often the case when an individual prevails, the business reports that it will appeal the verdict.
Personal injury suit filed after alleged morgue death
Pharmaceutical litigation the result of meningitis death
Online retailer targeted with lawsuit
Despite the fact that the Internet has done big things for millions of people and businesses throughout the world, it has also brought forward a variety of additional concerns. For this reason, it is not uncommon for a lawsuit to be filed as a result of something that originated online.
