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35+ Active Mass Torts
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  • $11B+
    Roundup / Glyphosate MDL
    Total settlements secured industry-wide for cancer victims
  • $1.1B
    Philips CPAP Recall
    Settlement secured for device injury victims
  • $530M+
    Camp Lejeune Water Contamination
    Paid to date with 409,000+ claims still pending
  • 198K+
    Active MDL Pendants Nationwide
    Across 158 active multidistrict litigations as of Q1 2026

* Results shown represent national MDL litigation outcomes and industry settlements. Past results do not guarantee future results. Individual recoveries vary.

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Large-scale product and pharmaceutical liability cases. Operating at GLMasstorts.com, our dedicated mass tort team handles all 35+ active MDLs — from dangerous drugs and defective devices to toxic exposures and institutional abuse.
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Pharmaceutical Drug Litigation 10 Active Cases
Pharmaceutical · #1 Largest MDL Settling

Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Litigation

For decades, J&J sold talcum powder alleged to contain asbestos — causing ovarian cancer and mesothelioma in thousands. Despite bankruptcy strategies, state and federal trials continue to advance in 2026. If you used talcum powder products and developed cancer, you may still have an active claim.

67,100+ Pending cases as of Q1 2026
Pharmaceutical Active · Filing Now

GLP-1 / Ozempic & Mounjaro — Gastroparesis

Patients prescribed Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and similar GLP-1 drugs have developed gastroparesis — a severe, potentially permanent stomach-paralysis condition. Manufacturers allegedly downplayed this risk and failed to warn millions of patients.

Pharmaceutical Active · Emerging

GLP-1 / Ozempic & Mounjaro — Vision Loss (NAION)

Some GLP-1 drug patients developed non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), causing sudden and irreversible blindness. Plaintiffs allege manufacturers concealed this serious risk while aggressively marketing the drugs.

Pharmaceutical Active · Fast Growing

Depo-Provera Brain Tumor Litigation

Women who used the Depo-Provera birth control injection have filed lawsuits alleging it caused intracranial meningioma brain tumors. Pfizer and affiliates are accused of concealing this serious risk from patients and physicians for years.

Pharmaceutical Active · Filing Now

Suboxone Tooth Decay Litigation

Suboxone sublingual films, prescribed for opioid addiction, cause severe dry mouth, tooth decay, and tooth loss. Manufacturers knew for years but withheld warnings — only adding them after FDA intervention. Thousands of dental injury claims are now pending.

Pharmaceutical Active · Mature MDL

Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) Kidney Injury

Common heartburn medications — Nexium, Prilosec, Prevacid, Protonix — have been linked to chronic kidney disease and kidney failure. Manufacturers allegedly knew and failed to warn millions of daily users about this serious risk.

Pharmaceutical Active · Ongoing

Taxotere Permanent Hair Loss & Vision

The chemotherapy drug Taxotere has been linked to permanent alopecia and serious vision damage. Unlike other chemo drugs, Taxotere causes permanent hair loss — a risk manufacturer Sanofi is alleged to have known about and concealed from patients.

Pharmaceutical Appellate Revival

Tylenol (Acetaminophen) Autism & ADHD

Lawsuits allege prenatal acetaminophen exposure is linked to autism spectrum disorder and ADHD in children. After dismissal in 2024, the Second Circuit signaled in late 2025 it may revive the litigation — making 2026 a pivotal year for these claims.

Pharmaceutical Active · Ongoing Trials

JUUL / E-Cigarette Vaping Litigation

JUUL and other e-cigarette makers allegedly marketed highly addictive products directly to teenagers, concealing nicotine dependency and lung injury risks. The litigation echoes landmark tobacco cases in scope, targeting deliberate youth marketing strategies.

Pharmaceutical Active · Growing

Tepezza Hearing Loss & Tinnitus

Tepezza, an FDA-approved infusion drug for thyroid eye disease, has been linked to permanent hearing loss and tinnitus. Manufacturer Horizon Therapeutics is accused of failing to warn patients about these serious, irreversible auditory side effects.

More Torts Coming Soon!
Defective Medical Device Litigation 11 Active Cases
Medical Device · #2 Largest MDL Settling · $1B+ Fund

Hernia Mesh Litigation

Hundreds of thousands of patients who received polypropylene hernia mesh implants report chronic pain, mesh migration, organ perforation, infection, and the need for multiple revision surgeries. Bard/Davol reached a $1B+ settlement — but claims are still being filed and paid out through 2026.

$1B+ Bard settlement fund · Payments ongoing through 2026
Medical Device Active · Bellwether 2026

Bard PowerPort Implant Litigation

Design flaws in Bard PowerPort catheter devices cause the tubing to fracture or migrate, leading to vascular damage, infection, and life-threatening complications. Bellwether trials are now underway in 2026, making early filing critical.

Medical Device Partially Settled

Philips CPAP / BiPAP Recall Litigation

Millions of Philips breathing devices were recalled after sound-abatement foam was found to release harmful particles into the airflow. Philips reached a $1.1B settlement for less severe injuries; severe cancer and pulmonary cases remain actively litigated.

Medical Device Active · Bellwether 2026

Paragard IUD Litigation

The Paragard copper IUD breaks during removal, leaving embedded pieces that cause organ damage, chronic pain, infertility, and often require hysterectomy. Bellwether trials are actively underway in 2026 — now is the time to file.

Medical Device Active · Mature MDL

Cook Medical IVC Filter Litigation

IVC filters implanted to catch blood clots have fractured, migrated, and perforated surrounding organs in thousands of patients. Cook Medical and C.R. Bard face claims that the devices were defectively designed and risks were not disclosed.

Medical Device Mostly Settled · New Cases

Transvaginal / Pelvic Mesh Litigation

Women implanted with transvaginal mesh suffered devastating complications — mesh erosion, organ perforation, chronic pain — requiring repeated surgeries. Major MDLs have largely settled but new state court cases continue, often yielding higher individual payouts.

Medical Device Active · Mature MDL

Bair Hugger Warming Device Litigation

3M's Bair Hugger surgical warming blanket allegedly circulated contaminated air near open wounds during surgery, causing deep joint infections, sepsis, and the need for additional operations. 3M is accused of concealing the contamination risk.

Medical Device Active · Filing Now

AngioDynamics / Navilyst Port Catheter

SmartPort, Xcela, BioFlo, and Vortex port catheters have caused severe infections, sepsis, blood clots, and device fractures in patients. Lawsuits allege defective design caused progressive degradation that created life-threatening complications over time.

Medical Device Emerging · Filing Now

ICU Medical Port-A-Cath II Litigation

ICU Medical's Port-A-Cath II implantable vascular access device is alleged to suffer progressive surface degradation, dramatically increasing risks of bacterial infection, thrombosis, and device fracture — requiring removal and additional surgeries.

Medical Device Active · Ongoing

Allergan Biocell Breast Implant Litigation

Women with Allergan's recalled Biocell textured breast implants have been diagnosed with BIA-ALCL, a rare cancer linked specifically to these devices. Allergan recalled the implants in 2019, but lawsuits allege the company knew the cancer risk for years before acting.

Medical Device Active · Ongoing

Stryker Hip Implant Litigation

Stryker hip implant systems have caused persistent pain, metal toxicity, corrosion, device loosening, and the need for emergency revision surgery. Lawsuits allege defective design and concealment of known failure risks from patients and surgeons.

Toxic Exposure & Environmental Litigation 6 Active Cases
Toxic Exposure · #3 Largest MDL Active · Settlement Possible 2026

AFFF Firefighting Foam / PFAS Litigation

Firefighters and military personnel were exposed to cancer-causing PFAS "forever chemicals" in AFFF. Manufacturers including 3M and DuPont allegedly concealed the risks for decades. Municipal water system cases have exceeded $12B in settlements; thousands of personal injury claims remain active with a global settlement possible in 2026.

$12B+ Municipal settlements paid · Personal injury claims active
Toxic Exposure Active · Ongoing Trials

Roundup (Glyphosate) Cancer Litigation

Bayer's Roundup weedkiller has been linked to non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and other cancers. After $11+ billion in settlements, thousands of plaintiffs who opted out continue to pursue claims. New scientific evidence and ongoing trial victories strengthen plaintiff cases in 2026.

Toxic Exposure MDL Settled · State Cases Active

Paraquat Parkinson's Disease Litigation

The toxic herbicide paraquat — banned in 30+ countries — has been strongly linked to Parkinson's disease. The federal MDL reached a settlement framework in April 2025; however, over 6,400 state court cases in Illinois and elsewhere remain active and are still being filed.

Toxic Exposure Active · Bellwether 2026

Camp Lejeune Water Contamination

From the 1950s–1987, military families at Camp Lejeune drank water contaminated with trichloroethylene, perchloroethylene, and benzene. The Camp Lejeune Justice Act opened the path to compensation. Over $530M paid; 409,000+ claims remain pending with bellwether trials in 2026.

Toxic Exposure Active · Critical Daubert April 2026

Hair Relaxer Cancer Litigation

Chemical hair relaxers containing endocrine-disrupting chemicals have been linked to uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, and endometriosis. Manufacturers L'Oréal, Revlon, and others failed to warn millions of users. Critical Daubert expert hearings in April 2026 will shape the outcome for 10,948+ pending cases.

Toxic Exposure Always Active · Time Sensitive

Mesothelioma / Asbestos Litigation

Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer caused almost exclusively by asbestos exposure. Workers in construction, shipbuilding, manufacturing, and the military who developed mesothelioma may recover from litigation and established asbestos trust funds. These are among the most consistently compensated claims in personal injury law.

More Torts Coming Soon!
Consumer Product Liability Litigation 4 Active Cases
Consumer Product Active · Filing Now

Baby Food Heavy Metals Litigation

Beech-Nut, Gerber, and Walmart-sold baby foods were found to contain dangerous levels of lead, arsenic, and mercury. Manufacturers allegedly knew from internal testing but continued selling without warnings. Children diagnosed with autism or neurological damage may have a valid claim.

Consumer Product Active · Bellwether Aug 2026

NEC Baby Formula Litigation

Premature infants fed Abbott (Similac) and Mead Johnson (Enfamil) cow's milk formula have developed necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a devastating and often fatal intestinal disease. Manufacturers allegedly failed to warn neonatal hospitals and parents. Bellwether trials begin August 2026.

Consumer Product Emerging · Filing Now

Weber Grill Brush Litigation

Weber wire-bristle grill brushes have been linked to serious internal injuries when bristles detach and contaminate food. After ingestion, metal shards can lodge in the throat, stomach, or intestines requiring emergency surgery. Weber allegedly knew of the safety hazard but failed to warn consumers.

Consumer Product Emerging · New Filing

Stumptown Coffee Packaging Litigation

Alaska Airlines passengers suffered thermal burns when onboard coffee makers using Stumptown packaging exploded mid-flight. Lawsuits allege the packaging was not designed or tested for airline conditions, that prior similar incidents occurred, and that no corrective action was taken before passengers were injured.

More Torts Coming Soon!
Sexual Assault & Institutional Abuse Litigation 5 Active Cases
⚠️ Statutes of limitations vary by state. Many look-back windows are closing. If you are a survivor of sexual assault or institutional abuse, contact us immediately for a confidential, free consultation.
Sexual Assault · First Verdict Feb 2026 Active · Trials Underway

Uber Passenger Sexual Assault Litigation

Thousands of passengers — predominantly women — allege sexual assault by Uber drivers during rides. Uber is accused of negligent hiring, inadequate screening, failure to monitor, and misrepresenting safety. The first MDL bellwether trial returned an $8.5 million verdict in February 2026 — per-person settlement values are expected to be substantial.

$8.5M First bellwether verdict — February 2026
Sexual Assault Emerging · MDL Expected 2026

Lyft Passenger Sexual Assault Litigation

Paralleling the Uber litigation, Lyft faces a growing wave of lawsuits from passengers who allege sexual assault by drivers. Plaintiffs allege Lyft failed to implement adequate safety screening and ignored known risks. An MDL consolidation is expected by end of 2026 — early filing is advised.

Sex Trafficking Active · Filing Now

Wyndham Hotels Sex Trafficking Litigation

Trafficking victims are suing hotel owners and operators — including properties affiliated with Wyndham — under the federal TVPRA, alleging management knowingly permitted trafficking activity on their premises. Corporate entities that benefit from trafficking face significant civil liability.

Child Safety Active · New MDL 2026

Roblox Child Sexual Abuse Litigation

Roblox — a platform marketed to children — allegedly failed to protect minors from predators, enabling grooming, harassment, and exposure to explicit content for millions of children. A new MDL was formed in the Northern District of California in 2026 as cases rapidly escalate.

Institutional Abuse Active · Look-Back Windows Open

LDS Church Sexual Abuse Litigation

Plaintiffs allege the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints systematically covered up sexual abuse, shielded perpetrators, and discouraged victims from reporting to law enforcement through a confidential internal "helpline." A surge of cases is emerging through state look-back windows in 2026 with MDL consolidation pending in California.

Technology & Emerging Litigation 4 Active Cases
Technology · Historic Litigation · Trial Underway Active · Trial Feb 2026

Social Media Adolescent Addiction Litigation

Meta (Instagram), TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube face the most significant technology mass tort in U.S. history. Tens of thousands of families and 800+ school districts allege these platforms were deliberately engineered to addict children and teenagers, causing depression, eating disorders, self-harm, and suicide. The first bellwether trial — KGM v. Meta & YouTube — began in Los Angeles in February 2026, with Mark Zuckerberg testifying.

10,800+ Cases filed · First trial began Feb 2026 with Zuckerberg testifying
Technology Active · Multiple Courts

Video Game Addiction Litigation

Epic Games (Fortnite), Activision Blizzard, and Microsoft face lawsuits alleging they used psychological manipulation tactics to addict minors — causing anxiety, depression, and social withdrawal. The JPML declined MDL consolidation, but litigation is advancing in multiple state and federal courts in 2026.

Emerging Early Stage · Developing

Ultra-Processed Food Litigation

Major food manufacturers face emerging lawsuits alleging they knowingly marketed ultra-processed products contributing to diabetes, obesity, and liver disease. Government entities including San Francisco have filed claims. Attorneys are pursuing a roadmap modeled after landmark tobacco and opioid litigation strategies.

Medical Device Emerging · Filing Now

ALM Ortho Osseointegration Implant

Patients with ALM Ortho osseointegration implants — designed to attach prosthetic limbs to bone — have reported catastrophic implant fractures during normal activity, causing severe injuries requiring emergency revision surgery. Lawsuits allege defective design with inadequate fatigue strength and insufficient warnings.

More Torts Coming Soon!
15,200+ Pending injury cases · 99% YoY growth in 2025
Toxic Exposure

Roundup (Glyphosate) Cancer Litigation

Bayer's Roundup weedkiller has been linked to non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and other cancers. After $11+ billion in settlements, thousands of plaintiffs who opted out continue to pursue claims. New scientific evidence strengthens plaintiff cases in 2026.

Toxic Exposure

Paraquat Parkinson's Disease Litigation

The highly toxic herbicide paraquat — banned in 30+ countries but still used in the U.S. — has been strongly linked to Parkinson's disease. With 6,476 pending cases and global settlement discussions underway, now is a critical time to file a claim.

Toxic Exposure

Camp Lejeune Water Contamination

From the 1950s–1987, military families at Camp Lejeune drank water contaminated with trichloroethylene, perchloroethylene, and benzene. The Camp Lejeune Justice Act opened the path to compensation. Over $530M paid; 409,000+ claims remain pending with bellwether trials in 2026.

Toxic Exposure

Hair Relaxer Cancer Litigation

Chemical hair relaxers containing endocrine-disrupting chemicals have been linked to uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, and endometriosis. Manufacturers L'Oréal, Revlon, and others failed to warn millions of users — disproportionately women of color. Critical Daubert hearings in April 2026 will shape the case.

Toxic Exposure

Mesothelioma / Asbestos Litigation

Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer caused almost exclusively by asbestos exposure. Workers in construction, shipbuilding, manufacturing, and the military who developed mesothelioma or asbestosis may recover substantial compensation through litigation and asbestos trust funds. These cases remain among the most consistently compensated in personal injury law.

Consumer Product Liability Litigation 4 Active Cases
Consumer Product

Baby Food Heavy Metals Litigation

Beech-Nut, Gerber, and Walmart-sold baby foods were found to contain dangerous levels of lead, arsenic, and mercury. Manufacturers allegedly knew from internal testing but continued selling without warnings. Children diagnosed with autism or neurological damage may have a valid claim.

Consumer Product

NEC Baby Formula Litigation

Premature infants fed Abbott (Similac) and Mead Johnson (Enfamil) cow's milk-based formula have developed necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a devastating and often fatal intestinal disease. Manufacturers allegedly failed to warn neonatal hospitals and parents. Bellwether trials begin August 2026.

Consumer Product

Weber Grill Brush Litigation

Weber wire-bristle grill brushes have been linked to serious internal injuries when bristles detach and contaminate food. After being ingested, metal shards can lodge in the throat, stomach, or intestines requiring emergency surgery. Weber allegedly knew of the safety hazard but failed to warn consumers.

Consumer Product

Stumptown Coffee Packaging Litigation

Alaska Airlines passengers suffered thermal burns when onboard coffee makers using Stumptown packaging exploded mid-flight. Lawsuits allege the packaging was not designed or tested for airline conditions, that prior similar incidents occurred, and that no corrective action was taken before passengers were injured.

Sexual Assault & Institutional Abuse Litigation 5 Active Cases
⚠️ Statutes of limitations vary by state. Many look-back windows are closing. If you are a survivor of sexual assault or institutional abuse, contact us immediately for a confidential, free consultation.
Sexual Assault · Bellwether Trials Active

Uber Passenger Sexual Assault Litigation

Thousands of passengers — predominantly women — allege sexual assault by Uber drivers during rides. Uber is accused of negligent hiring, inadequate driver screening, failure to monitor, and misrepresenting safety to the public. Per-person settlement amounts are expected to be significant as bellwether trials proceed in 2026.

High Expected per-person settlement value as trials advance in 2026
Sexual Assault

Lyft Passenger Sexual Assault Litigation

Paralleling the Uber litigation, Lyft faces a growing wave of lawsuits from passengers who allege sexual assault by drivers. Plaintiffs allege Lyft failed to implement adequate safety screening and ignored known risks. An MDL consolidation is expected by end of 2026 — early filing is advised.

Sex Trafficking

Wyndham Hotels Sex Trafficking Litigation

Trafficking victims are suing hotel owners and operators under the federal TVPRA, alleging management knowingly permitted trafficking on their premises. Corporate entities that benefit from trafficking face significant civil liability regardless of their direct involvement.

Child Safety

Roblox Child Sexual Abuse Litigation

Roblox — a platform marketed to children — allegedly failed to protect minors from predators, enabling grooming, harassment, and exposure to explicit content for millions of children. A new MDL was formed in the Northern District of California in 2026 as cases rapidly escalate.

Institutional Abuse

LDS Church Sexual Abuse Litigation

Plaintiffs allege the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints systematically covered up sexual abuse, shielded perpetrators, and discouraged victims from reporting to law enforcement through a confidential internal "helpline." State look-back windows are producing a surge of new cases in 2026.

Technology & Emerging Litigation 4 Active Cases
Technology · Historic Litigation

Social Media Adolescent Addiction Litigation

Meta (Instagram), TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube face the most significant technology mass tort in U.S. history. Tens of thousands of families and 800+ school districts allege these platforms were deliberately engineered to addict children and teenagers, causing depression, eating disorders, self-harm, and suicide. The first bellwether trial — with Mark Zuckerberg testifying — began in Los Angeles in February 2026.

10,800+ Cases — individuals + school districts. First trial Feb 2026.
Technology

Video Game Addiction Litigation

Epic Games (Fortnite), Activision Blizzard, and Microsoft face lawsuits alleging they used psychological manipulation tactics to addict minors — causing anxiety, depression, and social withdrawal. Litigation is advancing in multiple courts as the legal framework for platform addiction evolves rapidly.

Emerging

Ultra-Processed Food Litigation

Major food manufacturers face emerging lawsuits alleging they knowingly marketed ultra-processed products contributing to diabetes, obesity, and liver disease. Government entities including San Francisco have filed claims. Attorneys are pursuing a roadmap modeled after landmark tobacco and opioid litigation.

Emerging

ALM Ortho Osseointegration Implant

Patients with ALM Ortho osseointegration implants — designed to attach prosthetic limbs to bone — have reported catastrophic fractures during normal activity, causing severe injuries and emergency revision surgery. Lawsuits allege defective design with inadequate fatigue strength and insufficient warnings.

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