What is a Mass Tort?
Cases where individuals have been injured are known as a “tort.” Occasionally, a large corporation or other entity engages in courses of action that harm hundreds or thousands of individuals. This type of case is often referred to as a “mass tort.” As explained by the Federal Judicial Center at 342-344, a mass tort emerges “when an event or series of related events injure a large number of people or damage their property.” Mass torts may arise after a faulty product causes a large number of injuries. They may be the result of corporate negligence resulting in undisclosed pharmaceutical side effects, defective medical devices, wildfires, toxic pollution, widespread child abuse, or foodborne illness.
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Class Actions & Environmental Disasters
ASK LLP lawyers are experienced in class action cases and environmental disasters. Our attorneys have represented thousands of individuals in complex class action litigations.
Camp Lejeune Lawsuits
Mass Tort
CASE ALERT: Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Lawsuits
Were you exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune? Contact ASK LLP today for a free consultation.
ASK LLP represents people exposed to water contaminated with cancer-causing chemicals such as TCE (trichloroethylene), PCE (perchloroethylene), benzene, and vinyl chloride – chemicals found at Camp Lejeune in water treatment facilities on base at Hadnot Point and Tarawa Terrace.
Defective Drugs
Though we often trust medical practitioners and pharmaceutical companies to develop and prescribe medication appropriately, injuries sometimes arise because drugs are improperly labeled or prescribed, or because they are not properly vetted before being released on the market.
Below are just a few examples of mass torts related to defective drugs.
Belviq Cancer Lawsuit
Mass Tort
Case Alert: Belviq Cancer Lawsuit.
Our team of attorneys is currently investigating claims that Belviq (Lorcaserin HCI) and Belviq XR are associated with an increased occurrence of colorectal, pancreatic, and lung cancer.
BEOVU (brolucizumab-dbll) Lawsuits
Mass Tort
Case Alert: BEOVU Lawsuit
Our team of attorneys is currently investigating claims that BEOVU (brolucizumab-dbll) use may be associated with an increased risk of retinal vasculitis and/or retinal vascular occlusion.
Injectafer Lawsuits
Mass Tort
CASE ALERT: Injectafer (ferric carboxymaltose) Lawsuits.
Our team of attorneys is currently investigating claims that Injectafer (ferric carboxymaltose) use may be associated with an increased risk of hypophsphatemia.
Food Poisoning
ASK LLP is highly experienced in food poisoning cases. We fight for compensation for individuals across the United States who have suffered injuries from food poisoning outbreaks. Examples of food poisoning lawsuits include:
Ground Turkey Linked to Salmonella Outbreak
Mass Tort
CASE ALERT: Ground Turkey Linked to Salmonella Outbreak
Our team of attorneys is currently investigating claims that ground turkey produced and distributed by Plainville Brands, LLC of Pennsylvania were the potential source of a Salmonella outbreak.
J&J Distributing Listeria Recall Lawsuit
Mass Tort
Our team of attorneys is currently investigating claims that multiple food products produced and distributed by J&J Distributing of St. Paul, Minnesota, were potentially contaminated with Listeria. J&J Distributing recalled its products on February 26, 2021.
Onion Recall due to Salmonella Newport
Mass Tort
Our team of attorneys is currently investigating claims that onions produced and distributed by Thomson International Inc. were the potential source of a Salmonella Newport outbreak.
Did you consume onions between May and August 2020 and suffer food borne illness symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, stomach cramps, and fever?
Oylmel Ham Recalled due to Salmonella Enteritidis
Mass Tort
CASE ALERT: Oylmel Ham Recalled due to Salmonella Enteritidis
Our team of attorneys is currently investigating a recall of ready-to-eat ham products produced and distributed by Olymel S.E.C./L.P., of Quebec, Canada. The ham products were recalled by Oylmel due to possible Salmonella Enteritidis contamination found during routine inspection.
Peaches Recall due to Salmonella Enteritidis
Mass Tort
Our team of attorneys is currently investigating claims that peaches produced and distributed by Prima Wawona or Wawona Packing Company were the potential source of a Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak.
Medical Device Injury Lawsuits
ASK LLP represents clients injured by defective medical devices. In these cases, the injured person is harmed by a medical device that does not function properly. You may have used a medical device was supposed to improve your life, but instead, you ended up seriously injured through no fault of your own. Defective medical devices may cause catastrophic injuries or death.
Allergan Biocell Textured Breast Implant Lawsuits
Mass Tort
CASE ALERT: Allergan Biocell Textured Breast Implant Lawsuits
ASK attorneys are currently investigating claims of a possible association between Allergan Biocell® textured breast implants and increased risks of breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL).
Paragard IUD Lawsuits
Mass Tort
CASE ALERT: Paragard IUD Lawsuits
Our team of attorneys is currently investigating claims that Paragard T 380A intrauterine device (IUD) is associated with injuries as a result of the Paragard IUD breaking during removal or before removal. This copper IUD can break while inside the body and leave plastic and metal behind even after the device is removed.
Penumbra JET 7 Catheter Recall Lawsuit
Mass Tort
CASE ALERT: Penumbra JET 7 Catheter Recall Lawsuit
ASK LLP is currently investigating a recall of certain catheters made by Penumbra. In December 2020, the FDA issued a safety alert concerning the recall of JET 7 Catheters with Xtra Flex Technology due to an increased risk of mortality (death) and serious injury.
Product Liability Lawsuits
ASK LLP is experienced representing individuals injured by dangerous products. Occasionally, products contain defects that can cause serious harm or even death. If you or a loved one has been injured by a dangerous product, contact ASK LLP today for a free case evaluation.
Chlorpyrifos Lawsuits
Mass Tort
CASE ALERT Update: Chlorpyrifos Lawsuits
Our team of attorneys is currently investigating claims that chlorpyrifos may cause neurological damage in children.
Juul Lawsuits
Mass Tort
CASE ALERT: Juul Lawsuits
Our team of attorneys is currently investigating claims that Juul use may be associated with an increased risk of nicotine addiction, mood disorders, permanent lowering of impulse control, lung injuries, seizures, strokes, heart attacks, and cardiovascular injuries.
Paraquat Weed-Killer Lawsuit
Mass Tort
CASE ALERT: Paraquat Weed-Killer Lawsuit
Our team of attorneys is currently investigating claims that the weed-killing agent Paraquat is associated with increased rates of Parkinson’s disease.