Introducing a new monthly series from The Jon & Marc Podcast — Tort Talks: Power Rankings.
Jon Robinson, Marc Rioux, and mass tort expert Joe Fantini give you insight on the Top 10 Mass Torts to watch. From legacy litigations nearing settlement to emerging opportunities with massive potential, this episode covers the cases shaping the final quarter of 2025 and beyond.
🎯 This Month’s Power Rankings:
🔟 Bair Hugger – Legacy litigation with 10,000+ cases and new trial momentum
9️⃣ GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs (Ozempic, Wegovy, etc.) – Vision loss claims rising as science strengthens
8️⃣ Depo-Provera Brain Tumors – Preemption ruling pending; could surge if plaintiffs win
7️⃣ Talcum Powder – Mediation underway and bellwether set for 2025; J&J under pressure
6️⃣ Social Media Addiction – November bellwether will define Meta, TikTok, and Snap litigation
5️⃣ Video Game Addiction – Emerging MDL with massive claimant pool of minors
4️⃣ Uber Sexual Assault – First bellwether verdict in; momentum building for next trial
3️⃣ Toxic Baby Food – High-risk, high-reward litigation with major firms leading the charge
2️⃣ Hair Relaxer – Settlement talks and Science Day ahead; bellwether set for 2026
1️⃣ Roundup – $10B+ already paid; inventory settlements continue as Supreme Court weighs in
👀 Also in this episode:
👉 Stay tuned! The Power Rankings return every month with fresh updates, insights, and opportunities for plaintiff firms.
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00:00 – Intro: Tort Talks Power Rankings Launch
01:05 – #10: Bair Hugger
01:55 – #9: GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs (Ozempic, Wegovy)
03:38 – #8: Depo-Provera Brain Tumors
04:50 – #7: Talcum Powder
06:04 – #6: Social Media Addiction
07:05 – #5: Video Game Addiction
08:11 – #4: Uber Sexual Assault
09:58 – #3: Toxic Baby Food
11:03 – #2: Hair Relaxer
12:08 – Honorable Mentions: Roblox & Tylenol
13:35 – #1: Roundup
14:58 – Too Late to the Game: AFFF & Suboxone
16:14 – Closing: MTMP Preview & Power Rankings Return