Welcome to another episode of Tort Talk Thursday! In this episode, Susan Barfield connects with Joe Fantini to discuss the latest developments in mass tort litigation. They recap 2024 and look ahead to what's coming in 2025, covering key cases and deadlines. 🔑 Key Moments 📝 ● Talc Litigation Recap [0:26]: Joe discusses the third bankruptcy filing by J&J and the upcoming trial set for February 18th. This trial is crucial to see if third parties can take advantage of the bankruptcy system. ● Roundup Litigation Update [1:23]: They review the significant verdicts in the Roundup cases, including some plaintiff wins with over $6 billion in verdicts, and discuss the potential for the case to reach the Supreme Court on preemption. ● CPAP Settlement [2:17]: Joe explains the surprise global settlement that resolved over 50,000 CPAP cases. ● Upcoming January Deadlines [2:44]: Susan and Joe discuss important deadlines for Depo-Provera, CPAP, Suboxone, and Talc litigations in January. ● Suboxone Litigation [2:58]: Joe details the ruling on the motion to dismiss, where failure to warn and design defect claims survived, and the upcoming case management conference on January 14th. ● CPAP and Zantac Deadlines [2:58]: Joe mentions deadlines at the end of the month for submitting medical records and proof of injuries for both CPAP and Zantac cases. ● Depo-Provera JPML [2:58]: They discuss the motion to consolidate the Depo-Provera cases, with a decision expected at the end of January. ● Paraquat Litigation [4:16]: Joe highlights the heating up of the Paraquat litigation, including a deadline for a defendant's motion for summary judgment on January 7th, and a possible settlement before the first trial in April. ● Bair Hugger Litigation [4:16]: Bellwether trials are scheduled for March 2025, and a settlement is expected. ● Roundup Settlements [4:16]: Joe expresses optimism for firm inventory settlements, though not a global settlement, in 2025. ● Toxic Baby Food Litigation [5:33]: The trial date has been pushed to June, and motions to dismiss in the MDL are being worked up with an argument towards the end of the first quarter. Don't miss these important updates on the world of mass torts! **Make sure to subscribe to the Case Works channel and turn on notifications to stay informed about the latest industry news and updates.** Connect with Joe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-fantini/ Connect with Case Works: https://www.linkedin.com/company/your-case-works/ See the full transcript here: https://yourcaseworks.com/the-leverage-report/kicking-off-2025-with-upcoming-mass-tort-deadlines-and-the-latest-developments/

Welcome back to another episode of Tort Talk Thursday, or hello if you're new here! 👋🏻 Joe Fantini joins Susan on this week's episode to discuss the latest updates in mass tort litigation, including: ● 01:18 - Bair Hugger MDL - Joe Fantini discusses the Bair Hugger MDL, noting it was formed in 2016 and currently has almost 8,000 filed cases. The first bellwether trials are scheduled to begin in March 2025. ● 01:56 - Ozempic Litigation Updates on the Ozempic litigation reveal there are about 1,300 filed cases in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. A scheduling order related to the defendant's motion to dismiss has been issued, with a decision expected in early summer 2025. If the motion to dismiss is defeated, the litigation will move forward, with potential trials in 2026. ● 02:56 - Uber litigation, which has approximately 1,500 filed cases. Uber is fighting the consolidated actions, and a decision from the appellate court is pending. The first bellwether trials are expected to begin in the fall of 2025. Sponsored by: https://www.finlegal.io/ Connect with Joe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-fantini/ Connect with Case Works: https://www.linkedin.com/company/your-case-works/ See the full transcript here: https://yourcaseworks.com/the-leverage-report/bair-hugger-trial-set-ozempic-motion-dismissal-uber-bellwether/

Welcome back to another episode of Tort Talk Thursday, or hello if you're new here! 👋🏻 Joe Fantini joins Susan on this week's episode to discuss the latest updates in mass tort litigation, including: ● 0:30 - Roundup Litigation Update Joe provides an update on the Roundup litigation, including a recent mistrial in Chicago and upcoming trials scheduled for 2024. ● 1:22 - Suboxone Litigation Update Joe discusses the Suboxone litigation, a case that has been "flying under the radar." He notes that oral arguments on a motion to dismiss are scheduled for December 16th. ● 2:17 - Depo Provera: The Main Tort of 2025? Joe highlights the Depo Provera litigation as a potential major case in 2025, with nearly 30 cases already filed. He discusses plans for a JPML consolidation hearing in 2025 and the focus on brain tumor cancers as a signature injury. Connect with Joe: / joseph-fantini Connect with Case Works: / your-case-works See the full transcript here: https://yourcaseworks.com/the-leverag...