Reflecting the collaboration of dozens of the top specialists in the field, Mass Tort Litigation Manual provides invaluable guidance for tackling the difficult procedural problems presented in mass tort litigation:

• Massive, unpredictable numbers of claims
• Dispersion of claims, with actions in numerous federal and state courts
• Injuries manifested over extended periods of time
• Wide variety of claimed injuries and levels of damage
• Uncertain liability and causation, often involving complex scientific evidence

The Manual focuses on mass products liability claims--personal injury or property damage claims involving numerous claimants that arise from exposure to allegedly defective products or toxic substances. Topical coverage includes aggregation of claims, pretrial proceedings, discovery, settlement, trial, and resolution of liability through bankruptcy proceedings.