Mass Torts In A World Of Settlement

Author : Richard A. Nagareda
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2008-09-15
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780226567624

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Mass Torts in a World of Settlement by Richard A. Nagareda Pdf

The traditional definition of torts involves bizarre, idiosyncratic events where a single plaintiff with a physical impairment sues the specific defendant he believes to have wrongfully caused that malady. Yet public attention has focused increasingly on mass personal-injury lawsuits over asbestos, cigarettes, guns, the diet drug fen-phen, breast implants, and, most recently, Vioxx. Richard A. Nagareda’s Mass Torts in a World of Settlement is the first attempt to analyze the lawyer’s role in this world of high-stakes, multibillion-dollar litigation. These mass settlements, Nagareda argues, have transformed the legal system so acutely that rival teams of lawyers operate as sophisticated governing powers rather than litigators. His controversial solution is the replacement of the existing tort system with a private administrative framework to address both current and future claims. This book is a must-read for concerned citizens, policymakers, lawyers, investors, and executives grappling with the changing face of mass torts.

Author : Jay Tidmarsh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Class actions (Civil procedure)
ISBN : UOM:39015043239170

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Mass Tort Settlement Class Actions by Jay Tidmarsh Pdf

Author : Linda S. Mullenix
Publisher : West Academic Publishing
Page : 1564 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Law
ISBN : STANFORD:36105064266211

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Mass Tort Litigation by Linda S. Mullenix Pdf

Mullenix's Mass Tort Litigation: Cases and Materials reflects two concepts: First, that the seminal, core cases and materials relating to mass tort litigation still remain viable precedents after 25 years. Second, that courts are still struggling to find solutions to the resolution of this complex litigation. In addition to the seminal cases relating to Agent Orange, Dalkon Shield, DES, and asbestos litigation, the casebook is updated with materials relating to breast implants, tobacco, medical devices, and pharmaceutical litigation. The updated casebook is suitable for advanced courses in tort litigation, complex procedure, class action litigation, and dispute resolution offerings.

Author : Elizabeth Chamblee Burch
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2019-05-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781108416979

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Mass Tort Deals by Elizabeth Chamblee Burch Pdf

Presenting twenty-two years of multidistrict litigation data, this book exposes a systematic lack of checks and balances in our courts.

Author : S. Elizabeth Gibson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Bankruptcy
ISBN : UOM:39015053047794

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Case Studies of Mass Tort Limited Fund Class Action Settlements & Bankruptcy Reorganizations by S. Elizabeth Gibson Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1641056665

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Mass Torts in the United States by Anonim Pdf

Author : S. Elizabeth Gibson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2002-04-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0756720664

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Case Studies of Mass Tort Limited Fund Class Action Settlements and Bankruptcy Reorganizations by S. Elizabeth Gibson Pdf

Examines three limited fund class action settlements of mass tort claims (including one settlement attempt that was abandoned in favor of bankruptcy) and four bankruptcy reorganizations precipitated by mass tort litigation. Each case is unique in the circumstances that precipitated it and the dynamics of its proceedings. Despite those differences, an examination of the class action settlements as a group in contrast to the bankruptcy reorganizations that were studied allows some comparisons about the fairness and effectiveness of these two means of achieving global resolutions of mass tort liabilities.

Author : Jack B. Weinstein
Publisher : Northwestern University Press
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Class actions (Civil procedure)
ISBN : 0810111888

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Individual Justice in Mass Tort Litigation by Jack B. Weinstein Pdf

Documenting a prominent jurist's efforts, a collection of case studies examines his successes with Vietnam veteran exposure to Agent Orange, asbestos, and DES and repetitive stress syndrome, describes current legal attitudes, and recommends compassionate alternatives.

Author : Maya Steinitz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781107162853

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The Case for an International Court of Civil Justice by Maya Steinitz Pdf

An International Court of Civil Justice would give victims of multinationals a day in court while offering corporate defendants a cheaper, fairer litigation alternative.

Author : Courtney Ward-Reichard
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09-07
Category : Law
ISBN : 1641056657

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Mass Torts in the United States by Courtney Ward-Reichard Pdf

A useful guide for attorneys of all levels of experience to most phases of mass tort cases.

Author : Jonathan Harr
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 513 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2011-08-10
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9780307804785

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A Civil Action by Jonathan Harr Pdf

#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER • NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD WINNER • The true story of one man so determined to take down two of the nation's largest corporations accused of killing children from water contamination that he risks losing everything. "The legal thriller of the decade." —Cleveland Plain Dealer Described as “a page-turner filled with greed, duplicity, heartache, and bare-knuckle legal brinksmanship" by The New York Times, A Civil Action is the searing, compelling tale of a legal system gone awry—one in which greed and power fight an unending struggle against justice. Yet it is also the story of how one man can ultimately make a difference. Representing the bereaved parents, the unlikeliest of heroes emerges: a young, flamboyant Porsche-driving lawyer who hopes to win millions of dollars and ends up nearly losing everything, including his sanity. With an unstoppable narrative power reminiscent of Truman Capote’s In Cold Blood, A Civil Action is an unforgettable reading experience that will leave the reader both shocked and enlightened. A Civil Action was made into a movie starring John Travolta and Robert Duvall.

Author : S. Elizabeth Gibson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Bankruptcy
ISBN : OCLC:860066380

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Case Studies of Mass Tort Limited Fund Class Action Settlements & Bankruptcy Reorganizations by S. Elizabeth Gibson Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 824 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Complex litigation
ISBN : PURD:32754077091092

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Manual for Complex Litigation, Fourth by Anonim Pdf

Author : Douglas G. Smith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Actions and defenses
ISBN : 164105784X

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The Rising Behemoth by Douglas G. Smith Pdf

The rise of multidistrict litigation -- The rise of meritless claims -- Framework for resolution -- Discovery and exchange of information -- Resolving common issues -- Resolving individual cases and case specific issues -- The bellwether process -- Settlement -- What can go wrong -- Proposals for reform -- Alternatives to multidistrict litigation.

Author : S. Elizabeth Gibson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Bankruptcy
ISBN : HARVARD:32044097164818

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Judicial Management of Mass Tort Bankruptcy Cases by S. Elizabeth Gibson Pdf