Greensboro Mass Tort Attorneys

When a number of people are harmed by a product manufactured by a large corporation, the injured people can find it difficult to fight a massive corporation with its vast financial resources and an army of attorneys. Single plaintiffs could easily spend more on litigation costs than they would recover in damages. Fortunately, a group of plaintiffs injured by that legal wrong can band together and seek compensation through a mass tort action.

Mass tort actions often involve complex evidence and complicated legal issues. If you, and others who have been injured like you, are considering a mass tort action, you need attorneys with experience and a track record of success in helping plaintiffs successfully obtain compensation in a mass tort action.

Contact us online or call Ward Black Law today for a no-cost initial case review. You can explore your case with one of our Greensboro mass tort attorneys. You will learn more about your legal rights and options. We have successfully handled mass tort cases all across North Carolina for more than 25 years.

Mass Tort Cases We Handle

At Ward Black Law, our Greensboro mass tort lawyers have the legal expertise and resources to successfully pursue mass tort cases, such as:

• Over-the-counter medications including Zantac – Zantac has been available for many years to treat acid reflux. Recent studies have implicated Zantac as a potential cause of many kinds of cancers including stomach, breast, and colon cancer.
• Prescription medications including Elmiron (prescribed for interstitial cystitis but potentially causing eye conditions including pigmentary maculopathy), Belviq (prescribed for weight loss but potentially causing an increased risk of lung, colon, rectal and pancreatic cancer), and Nuvigil/Provigil (prescribed for sleep problems for late shift workers potentially causing birth defects if taken during pregnancy).
• E-cigarettes – E-cigarette manufacturers are now being held accountable for deceptively marketing the benefits and safety of their products. Those companies have put defective products in the hands of consumers and targeted minors in their advertising.
• IVC filters resulting in dangerous and deadly complications – These devices are implanted to catch blood clots in the inferior vena cava where they would normally dissolve. Patients allege the filters were defectively designed or manufactured, causing complications that include the breaking and puncturing of blood vessels or organs.
• Hernia and transvaginal surgical mesh – The FDA has withdrawn multiple synthetic hernia meshes and transvaginal meshes from the market after patients suffered serious complications post-surgery. Evidence indicates that manufacturers knew of the defects and failed to warn doctors and patients. The mesh can cause tremendous pain and can be virtually impossible to fix even with additional surgery.
• Roundup® induced lymphoma – Reports indicate that the Roundup® herbicide has active ingredients that in their specific combination can increase consumers’ risk of developing non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
• Talcum powder and ovarian cancer – Women who used talcum powder for years have begun to develop cases of ovarian cancer at increased rates. The manufacturers of talcum powder are alleged to have known of the increased cancer risks but failed to warn consumers.
• Essure birth control – Essure was a non-surgical permanent sterilization birth control device. It was later discovered to come loose, perforated organs, and cause serious complications that required surgical removal.
• Hip implant failure & recalls – Numerous metal hip replacement implants have been recalled from the market. Defective design and manufacturing have led to premature failure of the implants, requiring revision surgery for patients.
• Byssinosis, or brown lung, caused by cotton dust – Brown lung is an occupational disease caused by exposure to cotton dust in poorly ventilated working environments, particularly in fabric and clothing industries. North Carolina accounts for most of the byssinosis cases in the U.S.
• Environmental hazards or pollution – Pollution and other environmental contaminants from manufacturers and other large corporations have given rise to mass tort actions. Nearby residents allege they have developed a myriad of health issues due to exposure.