In addition to manufacturers, medical device distributors may be liable in a transvaginal mesh lawsuit in Chicago. Since the beginning of these lawsuits in 2012, manufacturers of these specific medical devices have needed to pay millions in compensation to victims who sustained injuries after using transvaginal mesh. Knowing more about these lawsuits, the reasons for
Category: Mass Torts & Class Actions
Victims can file a lawsuit for toxic mold exposure when home builders are responsible for their illness or injuries. Whether to join a class action lawsuit against a home builder for construction defects is a decision that should be made after careful consideration. Joining a class action lawsuit for toxic mold exposure can be an effective way to seek compensation
Recent Elmiron lawsuits may result in large settlement amounts worth as much as $1 million or more, depending on the damages and the courts’ decisions in these cases. With the help of an attorney, you may be able to determine precisely how much you may be able to recover if you decide to file an

Did You Know?
- If you are injured at work you may be able to recover compensation through a workers’ compensation claim as well as by filing a personal injury claim against responsible third parties.
- A signed liability waiver may not be enough to bar your personal injury claim if willful acts or negligence caused your injuries.
- Some SSDI claims qualify for expedited processing, allowing claimants to obtain approval in a matter of days or weeks.
If you or a loved one received a cancer diagnosis after using certain types of chemical hair relaxer products, you may be able to recover compensation via a class action lawsuit against liable manufacturers. Taking the right steps may help you build a successful lawsuit that helps you seek total compensation for multiple types of
If you believe your child has developed necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) because of the consumption of Enfamil or Similac baby formula, you may be able to recover compensation through an NEC baby formula lawsuit. When considering filing an NEC baby formula lawsuit, it’s important to understand what these lawsuits are about and when parents may qualify to
An unreasonably dangerous product is a consumer item bearing a design, labeling, or manufacturing defect that can potentially injure or even kill the users. Manufacturers, designers, sellers, and distributors have a legal duty to design and release products that meet the set industry safety standards. These parties must issue adequate warnings about the possible dangers of their products. They can
What is a mass tort lawsuit? A mass tort lawsuit is a civil action that is filed in state or federal court. Due to the large number of injuries that usually occur from a single action, mass tort lawsuits provide large groups of victims with legal recourse to sue the plaintiff with a mass tort
While many people use the terms “mass tort” and “class action lawsuit” interchangeably, these cases are separate and involve different types of civil suits. If you’re considering a claim, it’s important to understand the difference between mass tort and class action lawsuits. What Is The Difference Between Mass Tort and Class Action Cases? So, what is
You will know if you are eligible for a class action lawsuit payout through a notice mailed or emailed directly to you or posted online or in newspapers. You might still be eligible for a payout even if you did not receive a direct notice. Reach out to the lawyer representing the class if you
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