Lawsuit News 2026: Mass Tort, Settlement & Legal Updates
Lawsuit news changes quickly as courts issue orders, multidistrict litigation develops, settlement programs evolve and new claim-specific rulings are published. TortAdvisor Legal Insights tracks current mass tort news, settlement developments, personal injury updates, dangerous-drug litigation, medical-device cases, toxic-exposure claims, sexual-abuse litigation and other consumer legal developments, with direct links back to the appropriate evergreen research hub.
Quick Answer In April 2026, U.S. District Judge Richard Seeborg appointed former U.S. Associate Attorney General Thomas J. Perrelli as special master over MDL 3166 — the federal consolidation of 170+ Roblox child exploitation lawsuits. This appointment signals serious movement toward a global settlement, but the $35.8 million Roblox already paid to three state governments [...]
The Roblox lawsuit statute of limitations varies by state. This 2026 guide covers filing deadlines, the minor tolling rule, the discovery rule, and a full state-by-state table so families can determine if they still qualify to file a child exploitation claim.
Involved in a crash? Follow this step-by-step guide on what to do after a car accident — from the scene to your settlement — to protect your health and your rights.
Boy Scouts sexual abuse settlement: The 2026 settlement process centers on the Scouting Settlement Trust created through the Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy to compensate survivors who filed sexual abuse claims. Survivors with existing claims may still have questions about trust distributions and payout timing, while others may want to know whether separate [...]
This page is a child resource within TortAdvisor's Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Guide and Institutional Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Guide. For the broader lawsuit directory, visit Active Lawsuits. Catholic Church sexual abuse settlement: Survivors of alleged sexual abuse by priests, deacons, nuns, religious-order members, teachers, youth ministers, or other Church personnel may have civil claim [...]
This page is part of TortAdvisor'sSexual Abuse Lawsuit GuideandInstitutional Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Guide.For broader case research, visitActive Lawsuits.Clergy abuse settlement: Compensation in clergy sexual abuse cases can vary substantially depending on the survivor's individual facts, the institution involved, available evidence, applicable state law, insurance or trust funding, and whether the claim is resolved through [...]
Last Updated: August 9, 2026 | Reviewed by: TortAdvisor Editorial Team | Primary Sources: U.S. District Court, N.D. California (MDL 3084 & MDL 3171); U.S. Government Publishing Office; Sokolove Law; MDL Update Uber and Lyft rideshare sexual assault lawsuit litigation update for August 2026. Quick Answer: The rideshare sexual assault lawsuit litigation involving Uber and [...]
Last Updated: August 8, 2026 | Reviewed by: TortAdvisor Editorial Team | Primary Sources: U.S. District Court, N.D. Florida (MDL 3140); AboutLawsuits.com; FDA Quick Answer: A confidential Depo-Provera lawsuit settlement now covers nearly 6,300 federal meningioma brain-tumor claims after attorneys finalized a Master Settlement Agreement on July 27, 2026. Full eligibility and payout details will [...]
This article supports TortAdvisor's Breast Implant Lawsuit Guide and Medical Device Lawsuits Hub. For the broader lawsuit directory, visit Active Lawsuits. Breast implant lawsuit: Patients considering a legal claim in 2026 may be researching Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), recalled textured implants, implant rupture, revision or explant surgery, or systemic symptoms [...]
🗓 Last reviewed: August 12, 2026 ✅ Reviewed by: TortAdvisor Editorial Team 📚 Research standard: Federal court records, FDA-regulated prescribing information, and primary safety sources 🧭 Site hierarchy: Active Lawsuits → Ozempic Lawsuit → Ozempic Settlement Calculator ⚖️ Important: Educational information only — TortAdvisor is not a law firm or medical provider This [...]
