Evan Gumz

Solving the Problem(s) of Multidistrict Litigation, Part 2: Choosing Cases for Bellwether Trials

In our previous blog post about multidistrict litigation (MDL), we discussed the problem of identifying meritless claims and how social media evidence can help counsel identify those claims. But what happens next? After the...more

[Webinar] How A.I. could take on the $100B meritless claims problem: Multidistrict litigation (MDL), came into being in 1968 with the intent to make it more efficient for parties to litigate complex cases where there is a common question of fact that are pending in different districts. Since...more

4/24/2019  /  Defense Strategies , Frivolous Lawsuits , Multidistrict Litigation , Pre-Suit Investigation , Settlement , Social Networks , Webinars

Solving the Problem(s) of Multidistrict Litigation, Part 1: Early Identification of Meritless Claims

Multidistrict litigation (MDL) has become a major component of the U.S. civil litigation system. MDLs now make up over half of the total civil caseload in the U.S., with product liability cases comprising the vast majority of...more