
This week’s Tort Talks is packed with updates on the cases dominating mass tort litigation:
Tylenol & Autism – FDA issues new pregnancy guidelines, boosting plaintiffs’ arguments ahead of the Second Circuit appeal. Could this become the biggest mass tort of 2026
Depo-Provera Brain Tumors – A pivotal preemption hearing will determine whether 25,000–35,000 potential cases can move forward.
Social Media Addiction – The first bellwether trial is set for November in California state court. Could this shape video game addiction litigation as well?
Suboxone – With 20,000+ cases pending, the court is narrowing the first 500 toward bellwether trials.
Hair Relaxer – 11,000 cases pending, with Science Day scheduled for January 2026 and trials likely by summer.
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00:00 – Intro: Tort Talks with Joe Fantini
00:20 – Tylenol & Autism: FDA issues new pregnancy guidelines, appeal heads to Second Circuit
03:01 – Depo-Provera Brain Tumors: Preemption hearing could decide fate of 25,000–35,000 cases
05:23 – Social Media Addiction: First bellwether trial set for November in California
06:33 – Suboxone Litigation: 20,000+ cases pending as bellwether pool narrows
07:51 – Hair Relaxer MDL: 11,000 cases pending, Science Day set for January 2026
09:34 – Closing: MTMP preview and what’s next on Tort Talks