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Mass Torts

Mass torts are when injured people come together to fight back against a company. You may not realize it but you’ve seen examples of this type of case on TV for years. If you’ve ever heard the phrase, “have you or a love one been hurt by…” then you’ve seen an ad for a mass tort. For instance, one of the most famous and still ongoing mass tort is for mesothelioma caused by exposure to asbestos.

There are many reasons why joining a mass tort might be good for your case and many reasons it may be harmful. If you’re facing off against a large company you may not be able to pay to defend your case in court by yourself, or you may not have enough evidence. However, mass torts are known for splitting the settlement between all of the plaintiffs so you can expect to see a smaller payout.

Ongoing Mass torts in 2021

Hair Straightening and Smoother Products

Most hair smoothing or straightening products release formaldehyde gas, a known human carcinogen as classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, into the air during the hair straightening or smoothing process. When formaldehyde is released into the air and is present in the air at levels exceeding 0.1 ppm, it can cause serious irritation of your eyes, nose, and lungs. It can also cause skin sensitivity or allergic dermatitis. Formaldehyde exposure can cause both short- and long-term effects that may impact your health.

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Paraquat

The Paraquat Lawyers at Dyer, Garofalo, Mann, and Schultz are reviewing cases of Parkinson’s caused by the herbicide, Paraquat. We are looking for those who have a reason to believe that their condition was caused by the Graoxone brand and other manufactures of the weed killer Paraquat. These manufactures failed to properly warn consumers of the risks associated with their product. Although manufactures have long known the link between the product and Parkinson’s disease they continued to distribute and sell the defective product without adequate warnings to those working or living around the weed killer.

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How to Find a Mass Tort

Finding a mass tort can be as easy as asking a lawyer or searching the web. Adding the word, “lawsuit” at the end of the defective product you used should be enough to bring up mass tort sites. DGMS can help you join up with mass tort cases across the country.

What if there isn't a mass tort for my case?

Sometimes there is not yet enough people to join a mass tort or you’re the first of many to experience adverse symptoms. Keep records of what happened to you and talk with a lawyer about your options. You may be able to pursue a case on your own and in some cases the mass tort has not yet been made public yet.