Cases that involve a large number of claims involving the same issue are often considered Mass Torts. The attorneys at Lytal, Reiter, Clark, Fountain and Williams handle three types of mass tort litigation:
Mass disaster litigation refers to a large accident such as a train or airplane crash, where many people are seriously injured or killed.
When a defective product such as a medical device, surgical implant or dangerous drug seriously injures numerous consumers, our firm can bring a mass tort claim against the defendant on behalf of the many people injured.
Mass toxic tort litigation includes claims that arise from negligent corporate and business practices. Several examples of commonly known toxic tort litigation include: Agent Orange – used in Vietnam as a defoliant, injured numerous soldiers and civilians; Dioxin & DDT – caused birth injuries and birth defects; and Asbestos – a chemical used in building material which caused mesothelioma, lung cancer, and other respiratory diseases.
Manufacturers and corporations have a duty to protect consumers. When they put their own profits over the safety of others, they must be held accountable for injuries that could have been prevented.
Mass Tort attorneys at Lytal, Reiter, Clark, Fountain and Williams handle cases throughout Florida and the United States.