By MASSIVE Partner, Marcy B. Spitz, Esq.   The plaintiff-side of mass torts has admirably attempted to increase diversity. These improvements continue into 2024 with many mass tort cases expected to come to the forefront with more diverse leadership. Judges, law firm leadership, and the public are acutely aware of the need to have diverse… The post Looking Ahead in 2024: Women in Mass Torts appeared first on MASSIVE ..read more

While Johnson and Johnson’s Talcum Powder Bankruptcy has apparently failed (as of January 30, 2023), many other bankruptcy and personal injury/mass tort cases remain. What does that mean for liens and subrogation?   Not much.   First, remember that when we use the term “lien,” we are using an adopted, legally incomplete term. We’re generally… The post Does Bankruptcy Affect Liens? appeared first on MASSIVE ..read more

The Superior Court of the State of California in Alameda County has selected MASSIVE: Medical and Subrogation Specialists to be the Lien Resolution Administrator for the JCCP No. 4977. The lien resolution process is moving along steadily as MASSIVE has already negotiated Lien Resolution Programs with multiple subrogation firms and established a Medicare Global Resolution… The post MASSIVE Announced as Lien Resolution Administrator for JCCP No. 4977 appeared first on MASSIVE ..read more

A Florida client developed lung cancer from asbestos and totaled a private healthcare lien of $229,037.41.   Andre DePalma, Lien Negotiation Specialist, and Chelsea Wales, Lien Resolution Manager at MASSIVE reviewed the case and saw that the copays and deductible alone were already half of the net settlement. This lien holder is notoriously stubborn in… The post $229k Private Lien Completely Waived for Mass Tort Claimant appeared first on MASSIVE ..read more

When working on your mass tort cases, do you handle the lien resolution process differently than your single event cases? Mass tort lien resolution can be very similar to that of single event cases. Preparation is the key to handling any case, whether it’s on a large scale or not.   Best practices are to… The post Strategies for Better Results for your Mass Tort Cases appeared first on MASSIVE ..read more

By Marcy Spitz, Esq   In the area of mass tort law, the involvement of female attorneys has proven to be a transformative force, especially in cases related to women’s health product safety and women’s health overall. These legal experts bring a unique perspective, empathy, and an innate understanding of the salient factors that define… The post Female Attorneys’ Important Role in Mass Tort appeared first on MASSIVE ..read more

MASSIVE’s experts have been hard at work to help the claimants for one of our mass tort customers. The claimants are part of the Just for Men class action and have totaled $34,124 in Medicare liens.   Our expert Mass Tort Lien Negotiation Specialist, Lauren Feder, worked tirelessly to reduce the Medicare liens down to… The post MASSIVE Reduces Medicare Liens for Mass Tort Claimants by 94% appeared first on MASSIVE ..read more

Mass tort lien resolution can be an extensive process; however, you or the lien resolution administrator can take some significant steps to reduce the challenge. To start, you want to be prepared and get started early.   Before the claims administrator approves allocations for each plaintiff, the lien resolution administrator can establish global resolution programs… The post Reducing Challenges in Mass Tort Cases appeared first on MASSIVE ..read more

Mass Tort cases are complex. In fact, the post-settlement process for certain Mass Torts can take two or three years even without an appeal. What must happen in that time period?   First, more individuals might join the pool of claimants. Then, each claimant (or, more likely, their attorney) must prove up the claim and… The post Your Mass Tort Case Settled. What’s Next? appeared first on MASSIVE ..read more

By MASSIVE Partner, Marcy Spitz, Esq.   The Women’s Summit at Trial Lawyers of Mass Torts (TLMT) will cover many topics including diversity, equity and inclusion issues that are being brought to the Mass Tort community by the Judiciary. I had the pleasure of participating in a webinar last year with the Honorable J. Michelle… The post Diversity in Mass Tort Leadership appeared first on MASSIVE ..read more