Complex Litigation: A Tort 'Doorstop'

Vol. 21 Nat'l L.J. B10 (June 21, 1999)

U of Texas Law, Legal Studies Research Paper

5 Pages Posted: 20 Jun 2013

Date Written: June 21, 1999

Abstract

Commentary and analysis of the Report of the Working Group on Mass Torts of the Advisory Committee on Civil Rules, issued February 15, 1999. The Report includes three studies from the Federal Judicial Center, as well as potential solutions for consideration. The various appendices to the Report include materials relating to the Working Group’s meetings; a Judicial Conference Study on mass tort problems and proposals; and a Judicial Conference Team Project entitled “Individual Characteristics of Mass Tort Case Congregations.” The Report also includes a Judicial Conference study “Mass Torts & Limited Fund Bankruptcy Reorganization Settlements,” by Professor S. Elizabeth Gibson, discussing case studies of bankruptcy or limited fund settlements of mass torts arising from asbestos, breast implants, and orthopedic bone screws. The Report’s final appendix contains fourteen separate proposals for dealing with mass tort litigation.

Keywords: Working Group on Mass Torts, Report of Working Group on Mass Torts, Elizabeth Gibson, Mass Torts, Limited Funds, Bankruptcy Reorganizations, Judicial Conference Study on Mass Torts

Suggested Citation

Mullenix, Linda S., Complex Litigation: A Tort 'Doorstop' (June 21, 1999). Vol. 21 Nat'l L.J. B10 (June 21, 1999), U of Texas Law, Legal Studies Research Paper, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2281240

Linda S. Mullenix (Contact Author)

University of Texas School of Law ( email )

727 East Dean Keeton Street
Austin, TX 78705
United States
512-232-1375 (Phone)

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