mass torts

Mass torts are legal cases where large groups of people collectively sue a company or organization for harm caused by a common product, defect, or action. Instead of multiple individual lawsuits, these cases are consolidated because the incidents involve similar issues, such as faulty drugs, a dangerous chemical, or defective vehicles. This approach allows for more efficient resolution of many claims simultaneously, often through a coordinated trial or settlement. While each claimant's damages are assessed individually, mass torts streamline the legal process when widespread harm affects many people.