Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation

The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) is a group of federal judges in the United States that helps manage complex legal cases that are similar but filed in different locations. When many lawsuits involve the same facts or issues—like product liability or mass torts—these cases can be consolidated into one court to streamline the process. This helps reduce duplication, saves time, and ensures consistent decisions. The JPML decides whether to transfer these cases and where they should be handled, improving efficiency in the judicial system.