This week's Tort Talks covers critical rulings and developments shaping the mass tort landscape:
Social Media Addiction: Plaintiffs score a major victory as the judge admits nearly all expert testimony, clearing the path for the November bellwether trial in Los Angeles County Superior Court.
Roblox Sexual Assault: Over 30 cases involving minors prompt an MDL consolidation petition. A JPML hearing is set for December, with an MDL likely formed by year-end.
NEC Litigation: Despite recent summary judgment setbacks, the judge orders a census of all filed and unfiled cases and a strong signal that settlement discussions may be on the horizon.
Roundup: While awaiting the Solicitor General's Supreme Court response, Bayer continues individual case settlements. Plus, a $38M investor class action settlement reveals another angle of their cleanup strategy.
Tylenol & Autism: The Second Circuit postpones oral arguments to November following FDA developments, potentially strengthening plaintiffs' position heading into 2026.
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00:00 – Intro: Tort Talks with Joe Fantini
00:19 – Social Media Addiction: First bellwether trial moves forward in California; plaintiffs’ experts cleared
01:47 – Roblox Litigation: Video game addiction cases + minor sexual assault claims seek MDL consolidation
04:15 – NEC Baby Formula Litigation: Judge orders census to assess case inventory, signaling settlement discussions
06:00 – Roundup Litigation: Bayer pursues case-by-case settlements while Supreme Court weighs preemption issue
07:42 – Tylenol & Autism/ADHD: Second Circuit oral arguments postponed after FDA and White House announcements
08:50 – Closing: Preview of upcoming Tort Talks power rankings