Class Actions, Mass Tort, & Multi-District Litigation

Rash Mueller has represented numerous clients in class actions, mass torts and multi-district litigation for over 30 years. Recognized as one of South Florida’s top lawyers for mass tort litigation, Mr. Rash is uniquely qualified to represent those involved in mass tort and multi-district litigations. Contact our firm for advice and assistance in pursuing a legal action to recover compensation for your injuries. Some of the cases we have been involved with recently include:

• Talcum Powder Lawsuits
• Elmiron Vision Loss Lawsuits

What is a Class Action Suit?

Class actions are formed when a group of plaintiffs have suffered similar injury as a result of a similar harm. If a defective medical drug causes thousands of patients to suffer a particular side effect, for example, these plaintiffs may join together to take action against the manufacturer.

While class actions and multi-district litigations (MDLs) are common when defective drugs or medical devices cause mass injury, it is important for injured victims to understand the differences between class actions and MDLs in order to make an informed choice regarding how to proceed with an injury claim.

In a class action, the court must certify that all of the plaintiffs have suffered similar wrongs. All of the cases are resolved in a single trial or a single settlement, with the verdict or settlement agreement establishing a uniform system for compensating injured victims involved in the case. Typically, only a few named plaintiffs actually appear in court and play an active part of the class action process. Other injured victims may choose to opt out of the class to pursue their own claims.