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.
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Is your child showing signs of gaming addiction from Fortnite? Families across the country are filing a Fortnite addiction lawsuit against Epic Games. A free, no-obligation review can help you understand your options. Call Now: 855-664-8713 A Fortnite addiction lawsuit alleges that Epic Games designed Fortnite using manipulative, compulsion-driven mechanics — including loot boxes, battle [...]
Quick Answer: The talcum powder lawsuit statute of limitations typically runs one to six years from the date of diagnosis, depending on your state and whether that state applies a "discovery rule." Missing your state's deadline can bar your claim entirely, so confirming your exact filing window with an attorney as soon as possible is [...]
Settlement registration closes 30 November 2026Case Management Order No. 14, entered 10 August 2026 by Judge M. Casey Rodgers in MDL 3140, states that "The deadline for claimants to register to participate in the Settlement Program is November 30, 2026." Claimants who do not register become Non-Settling Plaintiffs and take on court-ordered production, expert-report and [...]
If you were hurt in a semi-truck accident lawsuit, understanding federal trucking regulations and liability rules is the first step toward valuing a claim properly. Hurt in a semi-truck or 18-wheeler crash? Commercial truck accidents involve federal safety rules and corporate insurance policies that don't apply to ordinary car crashes. A free, no-obligation review can [...]
Anyone researching who is liable in a rideshare accident after a recent crash needs to understand how commercial rideshare insurance layers work, since the answer changes depending on the driver's app status at the moment of impact. Who Is Liable in a Rideshare Accident? Rideshare crashes involve layers of corporate insurance that don't apply to [...]
An updated look at the J&J talcum powder MDL: pending claim counts, the March 2026 Lancet retraction, June 2026's split bellwether verdicts, the reduced punitive damages ruling, and where settlement talks stand.
The Depo-Provera Rule 702 hearing on general causation moves to July 27, 2026. Here's what the ruling could mean if your case isn't covered by the settlement.
A VA disability denial is not final: veterans can generally choose a Supplemental Claim, Higher-Level Review, or Board Appeal. VA processed more than 2 million claims in fiscal 2026 by June 1, averaging 78.6 days per decision. The 2026 appeal paths, deadlines, and evidence that matters after a denial.
How we sourced this page PFAS lawsuit update, October 2026: the AFFF firefighting-foam litigation (MDL 2873) had 15,264 cases pending in South Carolina federal court on October 1, 2026, out of 19,840 filed since it began, and no personal-injury settlement has been [...]
Anyone comparing options for a city with the most car accidents after a recent crash should understand how fault is determined, what evidence strengthens a claim, and how a case is typically valued before speaking with an insurance adjuster. Quick Answer: Allstate's 2026 Best Drivers Report ranks U.S. cities by how often drivers report a [...]
