Mass Tort
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AFFF Firefighting Foam Lawsuit (2026): Status & Claims
People allege AFFF foam containing PFAS caused cancer and contaminated water. Learn about the federal AFFF MDL 2873 and its status as of June 2026.
AI Chatbot Lawsuits: ChatGPT, Character.AI Cases (2027)
Families have sued OpenAI and Character.AI over chatbot harm. As of November 2026, no case has found liability. Garcia, Raine, JCCP 5431 and AG suits explained.
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Bard PowerPort Lawsuit 2026: MDL 3081 Claims & Status
Bard PowerPort lawsuits allege the implanted catheter can fracture or migrate. Covers the fracture allegations, federal MDL 3081, and the first bellwether's defense verdict.
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Camp Lejeune Lawsuit (2026): CLJA Claims & Closed Deadline
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act filing window closed August 10, 2024. Learn the law, the water-contamination history, and the status of filed claims, June 2026.
Cook IVC Filter Lawsuit 2026: MDL 2570 Claims & Status
Plaintiffs allege Cook retrievable IVC blood-clot filters can fracture, migrate, or perforate the vena cava. Federal MDL 2570 and status as of June 2026.
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Depo-Provera Lawsuit (2026): Claims, Status & Who May Qualify
People who used the Depo-Provera injection allege it caused meningioma brain tumors. Federal MDL 3140, the 2026 settlement program, and the registration and payment timeline.
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GLP-1 Vision Loss (NAION) Lawsuit 2026: Semaglutide Eye Claims
People who took Ozempic, Wegovy, or Rybelsus and developed NAION sudden vision loss allege eye injuries. Federal MDL 3163 explained, status as of September 2026.
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Hair Relaxer Lawsuit (2026): Claims, Status & Who May Qualify
Hair relaxer lawsuits link chemical straighteners to uterine and ovarian cancer. Learn the science and the MDL 3060 status as of June 2026.
Hernia Mesh Lawsuit 2026: Bard MDL 2846 & $1B Settlement
Bard polypropylene hernia mesh is alleged to cause serious complications. Federal MDL 2846, the bellwether verdicts, and the 2024 settlement, as of June 2026.
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Illinois Appeals Court Affirms $45 Million J&J Talc Verdict, Upholds Survival Act Damages
On July 10, 2026, an Illinois appellate panel affirmed a $45 million talc mesothelioma verdict against Johnson & Johnson, upholding a $30 million Survival Act shortened-life-expectancy award.
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Lyft Sexual Assault Lawsuit 2026: MDL 3171 Claims & Status
Passengers allege sexual assault by Lyft drivers. Federal MDL 3171 (N.D. Cal.) explained: the claims, Lyft's own safety data, and status as of June 2026.
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Mass Tort & Product Liability Lawsuits: Active Cases Directory (2026)
A living directory of US mass torts and MDLs: in-depth guides to Roundup, talc, AFFF, hair relaxer, Ozempic and more, plus every other active product-liability MDL and the cases that are settling or closed, with dates.
Mesothelioma & Asbestos Lawsuits (2026): Claims & Status
Asbestos exposure is linked to mesothelioma and other cancers. Learn how asbestos lawsuits and bankruptcy trusts work and who may be affected, as of June 2026.
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Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect (2026): Claims & Options
How the Nursing Home Reform Act protects residents, what federal watchdogs like the GAO have found about abuse and neglect, and how these individual claims work.
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Ozempic & GLP-1 Lawsuit (2026): Claims, Status & Who May Qualify
Lawsuits allege Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs caused gastroparesis and intestinal obstruction. Covers the science, federal MDL 3094, and its status as of June 2026.
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Paragard IUD Lawsuit 2026: MDL 2974 Claims & Status
Plaintiffs allege the Paragard copper IUD can break on removal. Federal MDL 2974, the first bellwether defense verdict, and the second trial set for April 2027.
Paraquat Lawsuit (2026): Claims, Status & Who May Qualify
People exposed to the herbicide paraquat allege it caused Parkinson's disease. Learn about the federal Paraquat MDL 3004, the confidential settlement framework, and case status as of August 2026.
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Rideshare Sexual Assault Lawsuit (2026): Status & Claims
Passengers allege Uber and Lyft failed to prevent driver sexual assaults. Learn about the federal Uber MDL 3084, both 2026 bellwether verdicts, and your legal options.
Roundup Lawsuit (2026): Claims, Status & Who May Qualify
People who used Roundup allege the weed killer caused non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Learn about the proposed $7.25 billion class settlement awaiting final approval, the MDL, and the 2026 Supreme Court ruling.
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Social Media Harm Lawsuits (2026): MDL 3047 & Status
Lawsuits allege social media platforms harm youth mental health via addictive design. Learn about MDL 3047, the June 2026 bellwether settlement, and who may qualify, as of July 2026.
Suboxone Lawsuit (2026): Tooth Decay Claims & MDL Status
People who used Suboxone sublingual film allege severe tooth decay. Learn about the federal Suboxone MDL 3092 and the FDA dental warning, as of June 2026.
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Talcum Powder Lawsuit (2026): Claims, Status & Who May Qualify
Talcum powder lawsuits link talc to ovarian cancer and mesothelioma. Learn the science, the J&J MDL 2738, and the proposed $5.5 billion ovarian-talc settlement announced in July 2026.