Mass torts—given their vast numbers of plaintiffs—are much more complex than normal personal injury cases. It takes a substantial amount of time to investigate and gather evidence that will prove each claimant’s injuries, possibly amounting to years of time invested into a single mass tort.

     Moreover, mass torts have other unique processes that take time and money. There are numerous case management and status conferences, the sharing of documents between parties, motions, and the selection of bellwether trial cases.