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🗓 Last updated: August 11, 2026 ✅ Reviewed by: TortAdvisor Editorial Team 🏢 Owner & operator: Waypoint Software, LLC 📚 Source priority: federal courts, JPML and government agencies ⚖️ Purpose: educational legal information — not legal advice
Current Lawsuits • Mass Torts • Claim Research

Active Lawsuits 2026: Personal Injury & Mass Tort Claims

Research current mass torts, dangerous-drug claims, medical-device lawsuits, toxic-exposure litigation, accident claims, sexual-abuse cases and other civil injury matters. Each TortAdvisor guide is designed to help you identify the claim type, understand the allegations, preserve evidence and find the most relevant official sources.

Quick answer: Active lawsuits in 2026 include coordinated federal multidistrict litigation (MDLs), individual personal injury cases and other civil claims involving alleged drug, device, chemical, vehicle, product, institutional or platform-related harm. A lawsuit being listed here does not mean every person qualifies or that liability, settlement or compensation is guaranteed.
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Current Federal Litigation to Watch in 2026

These examples were checked against official federal court or JPML sources. They are not a complete list of every pending lawsuit, and case status can change after publication.

Active federal MDL

Depo-Provera — MDL 3140

The Northern District of Florida continues to manage the Depo-Provera products-liability litigation. The court lists additional 2026 case-management activity, including an August 21 conference and a September Rule 702 hearing.

Official federal court source →
Active federal MDL

Suboxone Dental Injury — MDL 3092

The Northern District of Ohio is coordinating claims alleging that Suboxone buprenorphine/naloxone film contributed to dental erosion and decay. The allegations remain disputed.

Official federal court source →
Active federal MDLs

Uber & Lyft Passenger Sexual Assault

Uber passenger sexual-assault claims are coordinated in MDL 3084. Lyft passenger sexual-assault claims are coordinated separately in MDL 3171 in the Northern District of California.

Official N.D. California MDL list →
Active federal MDL

AFFF / PFAS — MDL 2873

The District of South Carolina continues to oversee the AFFF products-liability litigation involving PFAS-related personal-injury, property and other claims.

Official federal court source →
Active federal MDL

Roblox Child Exploitation & Assault — MDL 3166

The Northern District of California lists MDL 3166 for claims involving alleged child sexual exploitation and assault connected with Roblox. Centralization does not establish liability.

Official federal court source →
Federal MDL tracking

JPML Pending MDL Reports

The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation publishes monthly reports identifying pending federal MDLs. TortAdvisor uses these reports as a primary status check for coordinated federal litigation.

Official JPML pending-MDL reports →
Citation standard: when a claim involves an MDL, recall, agency warning or government program, TortAdvisor prioritizes the exact court or agency source closest to the statement instead of relying only on secondary summaries.
Claim Directory

Active Lawsuit & Claim Guides for 2026

Use the categories below to find a dedicated guide. “Active” means the legal topic has current litigation, claim activity, a pending program or ongoing reader interest; it does not mean every listed matter is a federal MDL or that new clients are being accepted in every jurisdiction.

Dangerous Drugs & Product Liability

8 guides

Medical Devices & Surgical Products

5 guides

Toxic Exposure, Chemicals & Asbestos

9 guides

Sexual Abuse, Rideshare & Online Platform Claims

14 guides

Accidents, Work Injuries & Disability

9 guides
Civil Claim Basics

How Personal Injury & Mass Tort Claims Work

A personal injury claim typically requires evidence connecting a defendant’s conduct to a legally compensable injury. Mass torts can coordinate common pretrial issues while preserving individual questions about causation and damages.

Identify the Harm

Document the accident, diagnosis, exposure, product, assault, device complication or other event connected with the claim.

Preserve Evidence

Collect records, photos, medical documentation, product information, digital communications, receipts, witnesses and timeline details.

Review Liability & Deadlines

Determine which defendants may be responsible and which state, federal, program or court deadlines may apply.

Evaluate Damages

Review medical expenses, lost income, future care, disability, pain, emotional harm and other recoverable losses under applicable law.

Settlement Value Factors

What Can Affect the Value of an Injury Claim?

There is no universal settlement amount. Case value depends on the facts, evidence, applicable law, available defendants or insurance, medical causation and the extent of documented harm.

Injury Severity

Hospitalization, surgery, permanent impairment, long-term symptoms and future medical care can materially affect damages.

Medical Causation

Records must help connect the alleged accident, product, exposure or conduct to the claimed injury.

Liability Evidence

Clear proof of negligence, defect, notice, failure to warn, unsafe conduct or institutional responsibility can strengthen a claim.

Economic Loss

Medical bills, lost wages, reduced earning capacity and future care can provide measurable damage evidence.

Non-Economic Harm

Pain, trauma, disfigurement, loss of enjoyment and permanent limitations may be compensable depending on the jurisdiction.

Venue & Deadlines

State law, statutes of limitations, notice rules, MDL orders and special filing windows can affect both eligibility and leverage.

Defendant Resources

Insurance limits, settlement funds, bankruptcy trusts and available assets may affect practical recovery.

Claim-Specific Proof

Drug use, device identity, exposure history, trip records, platform data or institutional records may be essential in specialized claims.

Evidence Checklist

Evidence That May Help Support a Lawsuit or Claim

The exact evidence depends on the claim type, but preserving records early can improve the quality of an attorney review and reduce the risk that important information is lost.

  • Medical records, diagnoses, imaging, prescriptions, surgery records and therapy notes
  • Incident, police, workplace, school, institutional or safety reports
  • Product labels, receipts, prescription history, device identification or implant records
  • Photos, videos, screenshots, messages, app records and other digital evidence
  • Employment records, wage loss, disability documentation and out-of-pocket expenses
  • Exposure history, jobsite information, water records or environmental documentation
  • Witness names and statements
  • A dated timeline showing exposure, incident, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Deadline warning: statutes of limitations and notice requirements vary by state and claim type. Some claims also involve discovery rules, survivor filing windows, administrative deadlines or court-specific requirements.
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Settlement Calculators & Claim-Value Resources

TortAdvisor calculators organize facts that commonly affect claim value. They are educational estimates, not legal opinions, settlement offers or guarantees.

E‑E‑A‑T & Source Method

How TortAdvisor Reviews Active Lawsuit Information

Legal status can change quickly. TortAdvisor separates confirmed procedural facts from allegations, estimates and predictions, and prioritizes primary sources whenever they are reasonably available.

1. Verify the legal forumCheck JPML, federal district-court pages, official dockets and government program pages to confirm MDL or case status.
2. Label allegations accuratelyClaims made by plaintiffs are described as allegations unless established by a court, regulator, admission or other reliable record.
3. Cite near the claimImportant procedural or regulatory statements link to the closest primary court, agency, statute, label or government source.
4. Update material changesReview dates are changed when the page receives a substantive factual or structural update—not simply to make content appear fresh.
Publisher transparency: TortAdvisor.com is owned and operated by Waypoint Software, LLC. The TortAdvisor Editorial Team reviews this page for clarity, sourcing and current litigation context. TortAdvisor is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice.
Primary & Official Sources

Legal, Court, Safety & Benefits Sources

Broad reference sources are listed here. Individual lawsuit guides should also cite the specific court docket, transfer order, agency notice, drug label, recall, study, statute or program page relevant to that claim.

U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation

Federal MDL centralization orders and monthly pending-MDL reports.

View JPML reports →

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Official consumer-product recalls and safety warnings.

View CPSC recalls →

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Vehicle recalls, crash statistics and roadway-safety information.

View NHTSA resources →

Source access/review date: August 11, 2026. Court schedules, dockets, case counts, filing standards and agency guidance can change after this date.

Frequently Asked Questions

Active Lawsuits 2026 FAQ

What lawsuits are active in 2026?

Current litigation includes individual personal injury claims and coordinated federal cases involving drugs, medical devices, toxic exposures, products, accidents, abuse and online-platform allegations. The exact status varies by lawsuit and jurisdiction.

What is a mass tort?

A mass tort involves many people alleging similar injuries from the same or related products, exposures or conduct. Federal cases may be coordinated in an MDL, but individual plaintiffs generally retain individual claims for damages.

Does an MDL mean the defendant is liable?

No. MDL centralization is a procedural mechanism for coordinating common pretrial issues. It does not establish that a defendant is liable or that any claimant will recover compensation.

How do I know whether I may qualify?

Eligibility depends on the specific product, incident, exposure, diagnosis, evidence, timing, jurisdiction and legal requirements. A dedicated lawsuit guide or attorney review can help identify the relevant criteria.

How much is a lawsuit worth?

There is no universal value. Injury severity, causation, liability evidence, economic losses, future care, applicable law, insurance or defendant resources and other facts can affect potential compensation.

How long do I have to file?

Deadlines vary by state and claim type. Some matters involve discovery rules, government notice requirements, survivor filing windows, administrative deadlines or court orders, so case-specific review should happen promptly.

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Reviewed by the TortAdvisor Editorial Team

The TortAdvisor Editorial Team reviews lawsuit directories and legal guides using federal court records, JPML materials, government safety resources, official program information and claim-specific source documents. The page was substantively updated on August 11, 2026.

Publisher: Waypoint Software, LLC, owner and operator of TortAdvisor.com.

Legal disclaimer: TortAdvisor.com is not a law firm and does not provide legal or medical advice. The existence of litigation, an MDL, an investigation, a recall, a settlement discussion or a TortAdvisor guide does not establish liability, eligibility or compensation. Laws, deadlines, court orders and litigation status can change. Reading this page, using a calculator or submitting information does not create an attorney-client relationship.

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