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    Mass Tort Records Checklist

    What records do I need for a mass tort case? Get a simple list of the records commonly requested.

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    How it works

    1. 1

      Pick the exposure type

      A medicine, a medical device, a consumer product, or a work or place exposure.

    2. 2

      Tell us what you have

      Whether you have proof of use, medical records and dates.

    3. 3

      Get your checklist

      A simple list of records to gather, with the gaps marked.

    What you get

    • A checklist of proof-of-use records, like pharmacy history or receipts
    • The medical records that often matter, and how to ask for them
    • A reminder to write down when exposure started and when symptoms began
    • Questions to bring to a lawyer if you decide to talk with one

    What this tool does

    • • Helps you organize your medical and exposure records
    • • Shows which kinds of records you may be missing
    • • Works without an account

    What this tool does not do

    • • Does not decide whether you have a case
    • • Does not request records for you
    • • Does not give legal advice

    What records do I need for a mass tort case?

    Most mass tort cases look for three kinds of proof. First, proof that you used the product or were exposed, like pharmacy records, receipts, product labels, photos or work records. Second, medical records that show your diagnosis and treatment. Third, dates that show when the exposure happened and when your symptoms or diagnosis came.

    You have a right under HIPAA to ask your doctors, hospitals and pharmacies for copies of your records. They may charge a reasonable fee. Keeping the product or its packaging, if you still have it, can also help.

    If a drug or medical device caused a problem, you can also report it to the FDA through MedWatch. That report is separate from any lawsuit.

    Common questions

    The records you need for a mass tort case usually fall into three groups. You need proof you used the product or were exposed, medical records showing your diagnosis, and dates that link the two. A lawyer may ask for more based on the case.

    You can prove you used a product or drug with pharmacy printouts, prescription labels, receipts, online order history, photos, the product or packaging itself, or doctor notes that mention it. For work or place exposures, job records and service records can help.

    You get copies of your medical records by asking each doctor, hospital or pharmacy in writing. Under HIPAA, you have a right to your records, and providers generally must respond within 30 days. They may charge a reasonable, cost-based fee.

    If you no longer have the product or receipts, you may still have other proof. Pharmacy history, insurance claims, bank or card statements, and medical notes can show what you used. Write down what you remember, including brands and dates, as soon as you can.

    Dates matter in a mass tort case because they show the exposure came before the illness and help set your filing deadline. Deadlines, called statutes of limitations, differ by state and often start when you were diagnosed or learned of a possible link.

    Yes, you can report a bad reaction to the FDA through its MedWatch program if a drug, medical device or other FDA-regulated product caused a problem. Reporting is free and separate from any lawsuit. It helps the FDA track safety issues.

    Yes, the Mass Tort Records Checklist is free, and you don't need an account. It takes about three minutes. It helps you organize records; it does not request records for you or decide whether you have a case.

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

    Sources: HHS: Your right to get your medical records (HIPAA) · FDA MedWatch: Report a problem with a drug or device · FDA: Recalls, market withdrawals and safety alerts · U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: Recalls

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