Category: Mass Torts / Product Liability
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Mesothelioma and Asbestos Exposure Claims in Illinois: What Chicago Victims Need to Know
Mesothelioma and asbestos claims work differently than ordinary Illinois injury cases: a decades-long discovery-rule exception, bankruptcy trust claims under 11 U.S.C. 524(g), and Illinois’ major role…
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Mass Torts Explained: MDL vs. Class Action for Injury Victims
MDL and class action lawsuits are not the same. In an MDL under 28 U.S.C. § 1407, your case keeps its individual value. In a class…
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Hair Relaxer Lawsuits in Chicago Federal Court: What Claimants Should Know
MDL 3060 consolidates hair relaxer injury claims in Chicago federal court. Learn about the NIH Sister Study findings, FDA action, and whether women diagnosed with uterine…
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Burn Injuries from Defective Products: Holding Manufacturers Accountable
You expect the products you buy to be safe. But every year, defective products cause serious burn injuries to thousands of people across the United States.
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How to Choose a Product Liability Lawyer in Chicago
Editorial disclosure: This website is owned and operated by Phillips Law Offices. The firms listed on this site are selected and described by the site’s…
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How to Choose a Mass Tort Lawyer in Chicago
Best Mass Tort Lawyers in Chicago. A plain-language guide for Illinois accident victims from Phillips Law Offices in Chicago. Here is what Illinois law says.