LegalScoops reports on the lawsuits that follow dangerous drugs, defective medical devices, toxic products and product recalls. We follow mass torts and class actions from the first filings through multidistrict litigation, bellwether trials, verdicts and settlements, and explain what each development means for the people affected.
What We Cover
- Mass Torts: multidistrict litigation (MDL), bellwether trials, verdicts and settlements involving large numbers of injured people
- Medical Devices: hernia mesh, implanted ports, breast mesh, IVC filters, hip implants and other devices tied to injury lawsuits
- Prescription Drugs: lawsuits and safety warnings involving drugs such as GLP-1 weight loss medications, Dupixent and Suboxone
- Recalls: safety recalls announced through the CPSC, NHTSA and FDA, and what they mean for consumers
- Class Actions: class action lawsuits and settlements over defective products, consumer fraud and data privacy
How We Report
Our stories are built on primary sources: court filings and orders, MDL case management orders, Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation reports, trial records, and notices from the FDA, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. We also report what companies say in response.
We keep a clear line between what a lawsuit alleges and what a judge or jury has decided. Allegations are reported as allegations, and verdicts and rulings are reported as what they are. Litigation moves slowly and changes often, so we update coverage as cases develop.
If you see an error, please tell us through our contact form. We review every correction request and fix confirmed errors promptly.
Who Is Behind LegalScoops
LegalScoops is sponsored by Doyle APC, a law firm at 550 West B Street, 4th Floor, San Diego, CA 92101. Doyle APC represents people injured by dangerous drugs, defective medical devices and toxic products, working with experienced co-counsel in multidistrict litigation across the country. Some of the litigation covered on this site involves cases Doyle APC handles.
Editorial oversight comes from William Doyle, the firm’s founder, who has practiced complex litigation for about 28 years.
Mass Torts and Class Actions Are Not the Same
People often search for a “class action” when the case they are looking for is a mass tort. In a class action, one or a few people sue on behalf of a large group, and a settlement usually covers everyone in the class. In a mass tort, each injured person files an individual claim, and those claims are often gathered in a multidistrict litigation for pretrial proceedings and bellwether trials. Each person’s case is valued on its own facts. Our guide to mass torts and class actions explains the difference in more detail.
Our Standards
LegalScoops does not accept guest posts, paid articles or link placements. Our content is general information, not legal or medical advice, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Parts of this site are attorney advertising. See our Attorney Advertising Disclaimer, Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Common Questions
Is LegalScoops a law firm?
No. LegalScoops is a legal news website. It is sponsored by Doyle APC, which is a law firm.
Who writes LegalScoops stories?
Stories are published by the LegalScoops editors under the editorial oversight of Doyle APC founder William Doyle, using court records, regulatory notices and other primary sources.
Is a mass tort the same as a class action?
No. In a class action, a few people represent a whole group. In a mass tort, each injured person brings an individual claim, often coordinated with others in a multidistrict litigation.
How do I report an error in a story?
Use our contact form and include the story’s title and what needs correcting. We review every request.
Does LegalScoops accept guest posts or sponsored articles?
No. We do not publish guest posts, paid articles or link placements, and we do not respond to requests for them.