Mass Torts And Class Actions

If you were injured or suffered losses because of a company, product or negligent conduct that has also affected dozens or hundreds of others, you might be considering filing a class action lawsuit. When pursuing this path, there are a few requirements you should...

If you receive money from a class action settlement, taxes may apply to part or all of that payment. Many people expect settlement funds to arrive tax-free, but tax rules often treat these payments as income. Understanding how federal law and North Dakota rules work...

When a class action case reaches a potential settlement, it doesn’t end with a simple agreement. Courts carefully review every detail before approval to ensure fairness to everyone involved. This process helps protect the rights of all class members and prevents...

Mass tort cases involve large groups of people making claims against powerful companies. In today’s digital age, these cases don’t unfold only inside the courtroom. Social media platforms often become stages where opinions spread quickly and influence how the public...

When danger is unseen, its impact can be devastating. Toxic chemicals find a way to quietly slip into our lives, be it at work, home and even in public spaces. Often, consequences of this encounter are hidden until symptoms appear, which could be days, weeks and even...

Individuals can feel rather small and insignificant when standing up against a large company. However, this should not deter you from taking action to protect yourself after suffering harm from a company’s product or an incident caused by a company. Often, your harm...

If you have been harmed by a defective product, a dangerous drug or a negligent corporation, you may wonder what legal options you have to seek compensation. Depending on the nature and extent of your injury, and how many other people are in a similar situation, you...

Many parents of premature infants who were fed cow’s milk-based baby formulas in the hospital have filed lawsuits against the manufacturers of these products. The primary defendants are Abbott Laboratories and Mead Johnson, which produce Similac and Enfamil brands,...

In the past, premature infants would be fed certain prescription baby formulas in the hospital meant to help them thrive. These formulas were developed and manufactured by the companies that produce Similac and Enfamil products. Unfortunately, some of these formulas...