Active Lawsuits 2026: Personal Injury Claims, Mass Torts and the Personal Injury Lawsuit Process
Explore today's mass torts, dangerous drug and medical device cases, toxic exposure litigation, accident claims, sexual abuse cases and other civil injury matters, and learn how the personal injury lawsuit process works. Every Legal Lawsuit guide aims to help you pinpoint your claim type, understand what is alleged, protect your evidence and reach the most relevant official sources.
Federal Litigation Worth Watching in 2026
Each example below was confirmed against official federal court or JPML sources. This is not a full list of pending cases, and status may change after publication.
Depo-Provera — MDL 3140
The Northern District of Florida oversees the Depo-Provera meningioma litigation. According to reports, Pfizer reached a global agreement in principle in June 2026, followed by a July 2026 Master Settlement Agreement with BrownGreer serving as claims administrator; check the court page for current status. The settlement program sets eligibility and deadlines.
Federal court page →Suboxone Tooth Decay Claims — MDL 3092
The Northern District of Ohio is coordinating claims that Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone) film contributed to dental erosion and decay; the defendants dispute these allegations.
Federal court page →Uber and Lyft Passenger Sexual Assault Claims
Sexual assault claims by Uber passengers are coordinated in MDL 3084, while Lyft passenger claims proceed separately in MDL 3171, both in the Northern District of California.
N.D. California MDL list →PFAS and AFFF Claims — MDL 2873
The District of South Carolina still oversees AFFF product liability litigation covering PFAS-related injury, property and other claims.
Federal court page →Roblox Child Exploitation and Assault Claims — MDL 3166
MDL 3166 in the Northern District of California covers claims alleging child sexual exploitation and assault linked to Roblox. Consolidation does not establish liability.
Federal court page →JPML Monthly MDL Reports
Each month the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation publishes reports listing pending federal MDLs, and Legal Lawsuit relies on them as a primary check on coordinated federal cases.
JPML pending MDL reports →Lawsuit and Claim Guides for 2026
Browse the categories below to find a dedicated guide. “Active” means the topic has ongoing litigation, claim activity, a pending program or continuing reader interest; it does not mean every matter is a federal MDL or that new clients are accepted everywhere.
Dangerous Drugs and Product Liability
6 guidesDepo-Provera Lawsuit
Meningioma allegations, injection history, medical evidence, MDL 3140 and filing questions.
Read Depo-Provera guide →Suboxone Lawsuit
Tooth damage claims tied to buprenorphine/naloxone film, treatment records and MDL 3092.
Read Suboxone guide →Ozempic Lawsuit
Gastroparesis and bowel injury allegations, medication history, warnings and case updates.
Read Ozempic guide →Talcum Powder Lawsuit
Ovarian cancer and mesothelioma allegations, proof of product use and case developments.
Read talc guide →Hair Relaxer Lawsuit
Chemical straightener use, cancer allegations, diagnosis records and claim questions.
Read hair relaxer guide →NEC Baby Formula Lawsuit
Claims involving premature babies, cow's milk-based formula, NEC, surgery and lasting harm.
Read NEC guide →Medical Devices and Surgical Products
4 guidesMedical Device Lawsuits
FDA recalls, identifying your device, implants, surgical products, evidence, MDLs and filing issues.
Explore medical device lawsuits →Hernia Mesh Lawsuit
Mesh failure, migration, infection, chronic pain, revision surgery and identifying the product.
Read hernia mesh guide →Bair Hugger Lawsuit
Post-surgical infection allegations, device use, treatment records and case developments.
Read Bair Hugger guide →Breast Implant Lawsuit
BIA-ALCL, ruptures, systemic symptoms, revision surgery and implant records.
Read breast implant guide →Toxic Exposure, Chemicals and Asbestos
6 guidesPFAS Cancer Lawsuit
Forever chemical exposure, cancer allegations, contaminated water and job-related evidence.
Read PFAS guide →AFFF Firefighting Foam Lawsuit
Foam exposure among firefighters, at military bases and airports, and in nearby communities.
Read AFFF guide →Roundup Lawsuit
Glyphosate exposure, non-Hodgkin lymphoma allegations and history of product use.
Read Roundup guide →Paraquat Lawsuit
Parkinson's disease allegations, farm exposure and what evidence matters.
Read Paraquat guide →Mesothelioma Lawsuit
Asbestos exposure, identifying job sites and products, trust funds and wrongful death options.
Read mesothelioma guide →World Trade Center Claims
Help for responders, workers, residents, survivors and eligible relatives.
Read World Trade Center guide →Sexual Abuse, Rideshare and Online Platform Claims
8 guidesSexual Abuse Lawsuit
Civil claims against individuals, schools, churches, facilities and other institutions.
Read sexual abuse guide →Child Sexual Abuse Lawsuit
Filing windows, evidence of trauma, institutional liability and survivor compensation.
Read child abuse guide →Uber & Lyft Sexual Assault Lawsuit
Trip records, app data, medical and therapy records and the federal MDL background.
Read rideshare guide →Roblox Sexual Abuse Lawsuit
Grooming and exploitation allegations, digital evidence, MDL 3166 and child safety concerns.
Read Roblox guide →Snapchat Lawsuit
Exploitation, mental health harm, design allegations and account evidence.
Read Snapchat guide →Social Media Addiction Lawsuit
Claims that addictive platform design harmed young people's mental health.
Read social media guide →Video Game Addiction Lawsuit
Claims about addictive design, mechanics aimed at kids and resulting behavioral harm.
Read video game guide →California Detention Center Sexual Abuse
Civil rights and institutional claims involving jails, prisons and detention centers.
Read detention center guide →Accidents, Workplace Injuries and Disability
4 guidesCar Accident Lawsuit
Fault, medical evidence, insurance coverage, lost income and what shapes negotiations.
Read car accident guide →Workers’ Compensation Claims
Benefits for job injuries, required documentation and possible third-party claims.
Read workers’ compensation guide →SSDI Benefits
Eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance, work history and medical records.
Read SSDI guide →Disability Claim Assistance
Help with SSDI and SSI applications, documentation and appeals.
Read disability guide →The Personal Injury Lawsuit Process and How Mass Tort Claims Work
The personal injury lawsuit process generally requires evidence linking a defendant's conduct to an injury the law recognizes. In mass torts, shared pretrial questions can be coordinated while causation and damages are still decided person by person.
Pinpoint the Harm
Record the accident, diagnosis, exposure, product, assault, device problem or other event behind the claim.
Preserve Evidence
Gather records, photos, medical files, product details, digital messages, receipts, witness names and a timeline.
Check Liability and Deadlines
Figure out which defendants may be responsible and which state, federal, program or court deadlines could apply.
Evaluate Damages
Assess medical costs, lost income, future care, disability, pain, emotional harm and other losses the law allows you to recover.
What Affects the Value of an Injury Claim?
No universal settlement figure exists. Value depends on the facts, evidence, governing law, available defendants or insurance, medical causation and how much harm is documented.
Injury Severity
Hospital stays, surgery, permanent impairment, lasting symptoms and future care can significantly affect damages.
Medical Causation
Records should tie the accident, product, exposure or conduct to the injury claimed.
Liability Evidence
Strong proof of negligence, a defect, notice, failure to warn, unsafe conduct or institutional responsibility helps a claim.
Economic Loss
Medical bills, missed wages, lower earning capacity and future care offer measurable proof of damages.
Non-Economic Harm
Depending on where you live, pain, trauma, disfigurement, lost enjoyment and permanent limits may be compensable.
Venue & Deadlines
State law, filing deadlines, notice rules, MDL orders and special filing windows can affect both eligibility and negotiating power.
Defendant Resources
Policy limits, settlement funds, bankruptcy trusts and available assets can limit what is actually collectible.
Claim-Specific Proof
Specialized claims may hinge on drug use, device identity, exposure history, trip records, platform data or institutional records.
Evidence That Can Support a Lawsuit or Claim
What you need depends on the type of claim, but saving records early makes an attorney's review more useful and lowers the chance that key information disappears.
- Medical records, diagnoses, imaging, prescriptions, surgical records and therapy notes
- Police, incident, workplace, school, institutional or safety reports
- Product labels, receipts, prescription history, device or implant identification
- Photos, video, screenshots, messages, app data and other digital evidence
- Job records, lost wages, disability paperwork and out-of-pocket costs
- Exposure history, job site details, water testing or environmental records
- Names and statements of witnesses
- A dated timeline of exposure or incident, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Settlement Calculators and Claim Value Resources
Legal Lawsuit calculators organize the facts that typically affect claim value. Results are educational estimates, not legal opinions, offers or guarantees.
All Settlement Calculators
Find calculators for accidents, mass torts, product injuries, abuse, disability and more.
Browse calculators →Settlement Amounts
Compare educational ranges, types of damages, evidence tiers and value factors.
Review settlement guides →Car Accident Calculator
Sort out injury severity, fault, medical bills, lost wages and insurance details.
Use car accident calculator →Depo-Provera Calculator
Weigh injection history, diagnosis, treatment, neurological effects and losses.
Use Depo-Provera calculator →Sexual Abuse Calculator
Privately organize harm, evidence, therapy, institutional factors and damages.
Use abuse calculator →Bair Hugger Calculator
Weigh surgical infection, treatment, revision surgery and damages.
Use Bair Hugger calculator →How Legal Lawsuit Checks Active Lawsuit Information
Legal status can shift fast. Legal Lawsuit keeps confirmed procedural facts separate from allegations, estimates and predictions, and relies on primary sources whenever they are reasonably available.
Court, Legal, Safety and Benefits Sources
These are general reference sources. Each lawsuit guide should also cite the specific docket, transfer order, agency notice, drug label, recall, study, statute or program page that applies.
Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML)
Federal MDL transfer orders and monthly pending-MDL reports.
See JPML reports →U.S. Courts
How the federal courts are organized and how civil cases work.
See civil case basics →U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Recalls, safety alerts and regulatory information for drugs, devices and other products.
See FDA safety alerts →Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Official recalls and safety warnings for consumer products.
See CPSC recalls →National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Vehicle recalls, crash data and road safety information.
See NHTSA resources →Social Security Administration (SSA)
Official information on the SSDI and SSI disability programs.
See SSA disability resources →Sources checked: August 11, 2026. Court calendars, dockets, case counts, filing rules and agency guidance may have changed since then.
Active Lawsuits and Personal Injury Lawsuit Process FAQs
Which lawsuits are active in 2026?
Ongoing litigation includes individual injury claims and coordinated federal cases over drugs, medical devices, toxic exposure, products, accidents, abuse and online platforms, with status varying by case and jurisdiction.
What counts as a mass tort?
A mass tort is when many people claim similar injuries from the same or related products, exposures or conduct. Federal cases may be grouped in an MDL, but each plaintiff usually keeps an individual damages claim.
If there is an MDL, is the defendant liable?
No. An MDL is a procedural tool for handling shared pretrial issues together; it does not mean the defendant is liable or that anyone will be compensated.
How can I tell whether I might qualify?
Eligibility turns on the product, incident, exposure, diagnosis, evidence, timing, jurisdiction and legal requirements. A dedicated guide or a free, confidential attorney review can help identify the criteria that apply to you.
What is my lawsuit worth?
No single value applies. Injury severity, causation, proof of liability, financial losses, future care, governing law, insurance or defendant assets and other facts all affect possible compensation.
What is my filing deadline?
It depends on the state and claim type. Some cases involve discovery rules, government notice requirements, survivor filing windows, administrative deadlines or court orders, so get a review of your specific situation quickly.
Get a Free, Confidential Case Review
If you believe an accident, product, drug, medical device, exposure, institution or someone else caused you serious harm, you can submit your information for a confidential review.
- No cost to submit your information
- Questions tailored to your type of claim
- Representation by an attorney is not guaranteed
- Sending information does not create an attorney-client relationship
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Reviewed by the Legal Lawsuit Editorial Team
The Legal Lawsuit Editorial Team checks lawsuit directories and guides against federal court records, JPML materials, government safety resources, official program information and claim-specific documents. This page received a substantive update on August 11, 2026.
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