LAW 528LEC - Mass Torts

This course outlines the different forms of mass tort cases, the stages of mass tort litigation, private settlement options, and the practical effect of adjustments to mass tort law and procedure on litigant decision making at each stage of a mass tort’s life cycle. We will explore different strategies for managing and achieving finality in mass tort cases, with an emphasis on recent developments in high profile mass tort cases.

Credits: 3