A mass tort is defined as a civil action involving many plaintiffs who bring a lawsuit against one or more corporate defendants in federal or state court.
Mass tort cases often involve exposure to chemical or other dangerous elements. Plaintiffs in Nueces County, Texas may have been exposed from pharmaceuticals, such as unsafe drugs, from poorly designed or produced products, or by companies negligently releasing toxins into the environment.
The victim of a mass tort in or around Nueces County, Texas may have been injured at home or work. Asbestos is an example of a common cause of mass tort litigation.
The AAJ is committed to promoting a fair and effective civil justice system while supporting the work of attorneys representing plaintiffs.
Corpus Christi Lawyer Referral Service - The Corpus Christi Bar Association ("CCBA") was founded on December 9, 1929. The CCBA operates a non-profit Lawyer Referral Service to help individuals and businesses find a qualified attorney throughout Corpus Christi and the surrounding areas of Nueces County, Aransas County, Kleberg County, and San Patricio County, TX.