The attorneys of Stark & Stark’s Mass Tort team work tirelessly on behalf of their clients to obtain the maximum compensation for their injuries. The Mass Tort group prosecutes individual claims for personal injury which arise out of a common set of facts or circumstances, such as the use of a defective drug or a catastrophic event which causes common injuries. Mass tort claims typically consist of assertions that a company intentionally, knowingly, and negligently produced and distributed a defective product, which, in turn, led to the injuries suffered by the claimants. Mass torts provide a cost-effective alternative to lengthy and expensive traditional single-party litigation.

Mass torts commonly include cases related to pharmaceutical products, medical devices, environmental hazards and catastrophic events.

Pharmaceutical Products – Our Mass Tort team pursues claims against drug manufacturers so they can be held liable when the drugs they market are proven to be defective and cause catastrophic injury to the people who use them. Our attorneys protect the rights of those injured and strive to obtain the maximum compensation possible for them and their families. Stark & Stark’s Mass Tort group is committed to assisting clients injured through the negligent and sometimes intentional acts of producing, marketing and distributing defective pharmaceutical drugs. Our Mass Tort team is currently involved in or investigating cases related to Fosamax®, Actonel®, Aredia®, Zometa®, Hydroxycut® and YAZ®/Yasmin®.

Medical Devices – Stark & Stark’s Mass Tort team regularly files claims against the manufacturers, distributors, suppliers and retailers of defective medical devices. Our attorneys hold the manufacturers of defective medical devices accountable for injuries suffered as a result of their negligence. These cases can include a defect in the design or manufacturing of the product, or a failure to warn the public of possible defects after the product has been produced and distributed. Our Mass Tort team is currently involved in or investigating cases related to Nuvaring®.

Environmental Hazards – Stark & Stark’s Mass Tort team represents clients in cases where injuries have occurred due to environmental hazards. Our attorneys are well-versed in the ever-changing state and federal regulations designed to prevent these injuries from occurring. Our attorneys are experienced in litigation arising from injuries suffered due to negligence related to asbestos, benzene, chemical exposures, lead poisoning, mold and chemical contamination.

Catastrophic Events – Stark & Stark’s Mass Tort team is readily available to assist those left wondering if there is any recourse available for the injuries they have suffered after a catastrophic event has occurred. Our attorneys represent clients who have suffered injuries due to various types of crises and natural disasters including industrial accidents, power outages, fires, terrorist attacks and explosions involving pipelines, tankers and wells.