When a product has injured hundreds or more, there may be advantages to bringing all the cases together in consolidated litigation, such as in state or federal multi-district litigation (MDL), also known as mass tort litigation. These actions allow all plaintiffs and their lawyers to join forces and share litigation costs, offering an advantage against large companies with substantial resources to defend themselves.

At Lyons & Lyons, we explain your options based on your unique circumstances. An economically challenging case might be weakened if litigated alone if it’s weighed down by unrecoverable litigation costs. A strong stand-alone case might needlessly suffer in a system that delays resolution for years and compels the client to accept an unsatisfactory settlement.