This article will focus on the due process aspect of allocation methodologies in mass tort class actions and multidistrict litigations. This typically involves the substantive right to allocation and procedurally how the process is structured.

Let’s assume you have settled a mass tort and it is now time to allocate the settlement proceeds among the claimants. There is a variety of settlement models. For example, the settlement can involve all or almost all of the claims, e.g., Vioxx, ASR Hips or individual inventory settlements involving particular counsel or groups of counsel.

Originally published on Law.com on November 12, 2014.