What Is the Difference Between a Class Action and a Mass Tort?

Clients frequently ask us if class action lawsuits and mass tort lawsuits are the same. They do share commonalities. For example, both involve a large number of individuals suing one or more defendants for causing harm like food poisoning from salmonella-tainted vegetables. Despite certain similarities, the two types of lawsuits are not the same. Continue reading to learn about the … Read More