Practice Areas > Mass Tort Litigation

A mass tort arises when one or more actors harm a great number of people by a common wrongful act. The similarity of the wrong (tort) committed allow mass tort claims to be heard together. This bundling of claims promotes judicial economy and creates a variety of economic incentives for plaintiffs, such as the ability to spread expenses among numerous clients. Examples of mass tort litigation include products liability claims (e.g., asbestos products, defective or harmful drugs & pharmaceutical products, and vehicle recalls) as well as large-scale man-made disasters (e.g., apartment fires, chemical plant explosions, & airplane crashes).

Many mass torts result from a manufacturer or retailer placing a defective product on the market, which can include a defective drug or medical device. The product liability laws can hold manufacturers and retailers responsible for injuries associated with the intended use of a product. In some cases, a manufacturer can be found liable even when the product was used improperly by the consumer, if the use was foreseeable. The legal claims that can be asserted include negligence, strict liability, breach of warranty and consumer protection. Failure to warn the consumer, as well as manufacturing and design defects may contribute to a negligence action if a consumer has been damaged.

Wexler Wallace LLP is nationally recognized leader in complex mass tort and medical device litigation. WW investigates and aggressively pursues mass tort claims that promote lasting systemic changes that will benefit the public, prevent future lawsuits and that provide maximum remedies under the law for those who have been harmed. WW is comprised of talented and dedicated attorneys who have substantial experience trying all phases of mass tort cases. Our lawyers and staff are intimately familiar with the nuances of this complicated practice area and are continually tracking the impact of new technological and scientific developments on mass tort litigation.

WW attorneys and staff also take tremendous pride in providing ongoing updates and information to clients throughout the course of litigation. Below is a list of mass tort actions WW is currently litigating:

  • Bausch & Lomb
  • Kugel Mesh
  • Medtronic
  • Guidant

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