Mass Torts & Class Actions

Toxic Baby Formula Lawsuit

You may take part in the toxic formula lawsuit if your premature infant suffers necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) after feeding on Similac or Enfamil formula. The lawsuit is brought against Similac and Enfamil, baby formula brands, by parents who fed their premature babies the toxic baby formula.  The lawsuit claims that the manufacturers were reluctant to

How to Know If I Qualify for a Hair Relaxer Lawsuit?

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

Should You File an NEC Baby Formula Lawsuit?

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

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.

What Is a Mass Tort Lawsuit?

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

What Is the Difference Between Mass Tort and Class Action Lawsuits?

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

Do Hair Straighteners Cause Cancer?

Do hair straighteners cause cancer? Some chemical hair straightening products cause cancer. Recent studies have found that frequent use of hair relaxers and other chemical hair straightening products may increase the risk of several cancers, including uterine cancer, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and other health conditions in women. The products usually contain a variety of endocrine-disrupting

How to Join a Class Action Lawsuit

For the majority of class action lawsuits, you do not need to do anything to join if you are identified as a class member. Typically, anyone whose legal interests are represented by a class action lawsuit is considered to be a class member and is automatically included in the lawsuit. In these cases, you will

What Is the First Step When Injured by a Defective Product?

The first step when injured by a defective product is to seek medical treatment. Next, injured victims should collect evidence of the product defect and their injuries. Finally, people injured by defective products should retain the help of a product liability attorney. An attorney can help hold the liable party accountable and recover fair compensation