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    Mass Tort Case Screener

    Could a recalled drug or product I used be part of a lawsuit? Answer a few questions and see which cases may match.

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    How it works

    1. 1

      Tell us what you used or were around

      Products, medicines, chemicals, jobs and places, like farm work or military service.

    2. 2

      Share your health history

      Diagnoses you or your child have had, and a few details about you.

    3. 3

      See possible matches

      Cases grouped as a strong possible match, a possible match or not likely.

    What you get

    • A list of the mass tort case types your answers may match
    • A short reason for each match, in plain language
    • Which older cases are closed to new claims, so you don't chase them
    • An optional way to ask a law firm to contact you, only if you choose

    What this tool does

    • • Checks your answers against the case types it currently tracks
    • • Explains why a case may or may not fit
    • • Works without an account

    What this tool does not do

    • • Does not decide whether you have a case or promise any money
    • • Does not give legal advice or replace a lawyer
    • • Does not share your details with a law firm unless you check the consent box and ask

    How do I know if a product I used is part of a mass tort?

    A mass tort is a set of separate lawsuits filed by many people who say the same product, drug or exposure hurt them. Each person keeps their own case, facts and outcome. This is different from a class action, where one case speaks for a whole group.

    Many mass tort cases in federal court are grouped into one court for pretrial steps. This is called multidistrict litigation, or an MDL. The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation publishes a public list of pending MDLs.

    Most cases look for three things: you used the product or were exposed, you have the kind of diagnosis the lawsuits are about, and the timing fits. The screener asks about each one. Time limits to file differ by state and by case, so it can help to talk with a lawyer soon if a case may fit.

    Common questions

    A mass tort is a group of separate lawsuits filed by many people who say the same product, drug or exposure harmed them. Each person keeps their own case, facts and result. Many federal mass torts are grouped in one court for early steps, called multidistrict litigation (MDL).

    A mass tort is different from a class action because each person in a mass tort has their own lawsuit. In a class action, one case represents a whole group, and members usually share one result. Mass torts are common when injuries differ from person to person.

    You may have a mass tort claim if three things line up. You used the product or were exposed to the substance. You have a diagnosis the lawsuits focus on. The timing of your exposure and diagnosis fits the case. Only a lawyer can tell you if you have a claim.

    This screener checks the mass tort case types it currently tracks, such as asbestos, Roundup, paraquat, hair relaxers, GLP-1 drugs, Bard PowerPort, NEC baby formula and social media harm. It also lists some older cases, like Camp Lejeune and 3M earplugs, as closed to new claims.

    No, using this screener does not mean a law firm will call you. Your results show on screen. A law firm may contact you only if you choose to ask, check the consent box and send your request. You can finish the screener without doing that.

    Yes, the Mass Tort Case Screener is free, and you don't need an account to use it. If you later speak with a mass tort lawyer, many work on a contingency fee. That means they are paid only if you receive money, and their fee comes out of it.

    Yes, there is usually a deadline to join a mass tort, called a statute of limitations. It differs by state and by the type of case. It often starts when you were diagnosed or learned the injury might be linked to the product. A lawyer can tell you the deadline for your situation.

    When a case is closed in this screener, it means new people generally can no longer file, often because a filing deadline has passed or a settlement program stopped taking claims. People who already filed may still have claims in progress.

    If the screener finds a possible match, start by gathering your records, like pharmacy history, product receipts and medical records that show your diagnosis. Then you can choose to talk with a lawyer. The free Mass Tort Records Checklist can help you get organized.

    Keep going

    Free checklist

    Mass Tort Records Checklist

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    Mass Tort Case Timeline

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    Words to know

    Last reviewed September 26, 2026. For general information only, not legal or medical advice.

    Sources: U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation: Pending MDLs · FDA: Recalls, market withdrawals and safety alerts · U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: Recalls · American Bar Association: Find Legal Help

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