MDL Proceedings – Good, Bad or Otherwise – The View Varies

Kirk Hartley

Sep 13, 20101 min read

Federal MDL proceedings are often but not always used in "mass tort " cases. The Wall Street Journal covers the topic today in the context of BP, and presents varying views. In general, plaintiffs tend to oppose MDL proceedings. The article is here.

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