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title: Mass Torts
description: Advocate Magazine articles on Mass Torts, from the Subject Matter Index.
url: https://www.advocatemagazine.com/tag/Mass%20Torts
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[![Mediating wildfire cases](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/media/zoo/images/Meyer-istock-1090969806_241c64287b662b1a8eeea21245ab36fd.jpg)](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2020-august/mediating-wildfire-cases "Mediating wildfire cases")

## [Mediating wildfire cases](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2020-august/mediating-wildfire-cases "Mediating wildfire cases")

Understanding the personal-reason exception and other nuances of recovery for damages to real property

[Lexi W. Myer](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/lexi-w-myer "Lexi W. Myer")

From Issue: [2020 August](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2020-august)

## [Where to file a mass-tort case](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2018-march/where-to-file-a-mass-tort-case "Where to file a mass-tort case")

Choosing between state court and federal court must take into account multiple factors – if you indeed have a choice

[Brian Perkins](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/brian-perkins "Brian Perkins")

From Issue: [2018 March](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2018-march)

## [The Texas Two-Step](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2024-may/the-texas-two-step "The Texas Two-Step")

A legitimate federal tool to deal with mass-tort claims?

[James Stang](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/james-stang "James Stang")
[Jonathan Kim](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/jonathan-kim "Jonathan Kim")

From Issue: [2024 May](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2024-may)

## [Mediating mass torts](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2024-september/mediating-mass-torts "Mediating mass torts")

Understanding the basics for mass-tort mediation, including the use of bankruptcy courts

[Jeffrey Krivis](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/jeffrey-krivis "Jeffrey Krivis")
[Tagore Subramaniam](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/tagore-subramaniam "Tagore Subramaniam")

From Issue: [2024 September](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2024-september)

[![Inverse condemnation and damage to private property](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/media/zoo/images/riddle-istock-506923247_bf3f9d95f8052ec88371f9681f3ed746.jpg)](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2018-february/inverse-condemnation-and-damage-to-private-property "Inverse condemnation and damage to private property")

## [Inverse condemnation and damage to private property](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2018-february/inverse-condemnation-and-damage-to-private-property "Inverse condemnation and damage to private property")

Inverse condemnation may become a cause of action as the causes of California wildfires are sorted out

[Amanda Riddle](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/amanda-riddle "Amanda Riddle")

From Issue: [2018 February](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2018-february)

## [Toxic-tort litigation](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2017-february/toxic-tort-litigation "Toxic-tort litigation")

A ruling on the “intermediary defense” highlights a good year for toxic-tort plaintiffs at the California Supreme Court

[Raphael Metzger](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/raphael-metzger "Raphael Metzger")

From Issue: [2017 February](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2017-february)

## [Porter Ranch litigation: Lessons learned](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2017-february/porter-ranch-litigation-lessons-learned "Porter Ranch litigation: Lessons learned")

Ten lessons learned from representing clients in mass torts and other mass actions

[Brian S. Kabateck](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/brian-s-kabateck "Brian S. Kabateck")
[Lina Melidonian](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/lina-melidonian "Lina Melidonian")

From Issue: [2017 February](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2017-february)

## [Important developments in mass torts](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2025-february/important-developments-in-mass-torts "Important developments in mass torts")

Guidance for MDLs, cautions on Rule 702 and expert preparation, and an update on the Texas Two-Step

[Michelle M. West](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/michelle-m-west "Michelle M. West")
[Tracy Hughes](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/tracy-hughes "Tracy Hughes")

From Issue: [2025 February](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2025-february)