Mass Tort, Drug Recall and Defective Drug Litigation
Mass torts occur when a large number of people have been similarly injured by the same negligent acts or the same defective product. Examples of mass tort litigation include cases involving medical devices, such as orthopedic hip replacements, breast implants, pacemaker wires and latex gloves. Other examples include a wide range of consumer products, such as prescription drugs, food supplements, tires or household products, and disasters such as airplane crashes. Mass torts in business law can include civil RICO violations, fraud and misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, defamation, wrongful interference with business, and violations of good faith and fair dealing.
At Oldham & Smith, our lawyers are experienced in investigations and uncovering critical documents to prove a mass tort case. Routinely, we will obtain leading experts, collaborate with other professionals, and aggressively assert your rights.
Call us toll free at 1-877-232-1591 or contact us by email to schedule a free consultation with an experienced drug recall and wrongful death attorney. From our office in Tavares, we serve clients throughout central Florida.
Failure to warn and liability in defective drug litigation
The general theory of liability in most of these cases is a failure to adequately warn. Over and over again, we investigate large pharmaceutical companies that initiate studies and know of dangerous consequences, but do not warn consumers of possible dangers and side effects. Products are often over marketed and falsely advertised, and consumers do not have a balanced or accurate idea of the drug or its consequences. We are experienced with complex mass tort and drug litigation involving:
- Yasmin
- Reglan
- Accutane
- Avandia
- Fosamax
- Prescription drug recalls
Strategic investigations and advocacy in mass tort litigation
One distinct advantage of mass tort litigation for the injured party is that one personal injury attorney or group of personal injury attorneys can represent many persons at the same time. All the investigative and preparation work done for one can be used by the others. Often a network of personal injury attorneys across the country will work together by sharing information and responsibility for the work required to successfully represent their clients.
Mass tort cases are often inappropriately called "class actions." While some are, the requirements for a true class action are reserved for only a small number of appropriate situations. All class actions are essentially mass tort actions, but not all mass torts are class actions.
For more information or to speak directly with an attorney, please call 1-877-232-1591 or contact us by email to discuss your drug recall or other mass tort case with a personal injury lawyer. We offer a trusted reputation and solid record of results.
