CES DECODED TORT vs. ACTION
nature and severity of their injuries or other facts surrounding the individual cases vary enough, filing a class action suit as one plaintiff class becomes impractical. In this instance, mass tort litigation would be the more sensible solution. Put simply, class action suits consider one plaintiff entity against one defendant, whereas mass tort cases consider a group of individual claims against a single defendant. STREAMLINED PERSONALIZED DEFENSE In a mass tort situation, each plaintiff’s case is still their own, but all cases in the group are consolidated and filed as multidistrict litigation in one court. This process allows the judge to streamline scheduling, document production, and other preliminary administrative procedures to help ensure judicial efficiency. Unlike in class action cases, one plaintiff’s case will not be contingent upon someone else’s. CASES AND CLARITY Although Dickerson Oxton Law Firm doesn’t represent clients in class action litigation, we are experienced in mass tort cases and are rapidly expanding our services in this area. Please contact us to discuss how we can assist you in achieving the best outcome for your case. Key Cases and Claims catheter-related suits is helping the litigation proceed swiftly, and we will provide updates as these cases develop. COMBATTING THE CAMP LEJEUNE CRISIS. In other mass tort news, Dickerson Oxton Law Firm continues to represent plaintiffs in their lawsuits against Camp Lejeune, a U.S. Marine Corps base in North Carolina. The lawsuit contends that individuals who lived or worked on the base for 30 or more days between 1953 and 1987 were potentially exposed to contaminated drinking water containing benzene, industrial solvents, and other harmful chemicals. Medical evidence indicates that exposure to these contaminants could lead to the development of bladder cancer, female infertility, lung cancer, leukemia, birth defects, breast cancer, and other severe conditions. In 2022, President Biden signed the Camp Lejeune
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CREAMY TORTELLINI VEGETABLE SOUP
Inspired by EatingWell.com
INGREDIENTS • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil • 1 cup peeled and chopped carrots • 1 cup chopped yellow onion • 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic • 3 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth • 1 (15-oz) can (no salt added) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano
• 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
• 1/2 tsp ground pepper • 1/4 tsp plus 1/8 tsp salt • 1 (9-oz) package refrigerated cheese tortellini • 1 (5-oz) package baby spinach • 1 cup heavy cream
DIRECTIONS 1. In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add carrots and onions and cook for about 5 minutes or until onions are softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. 2. Add broth, tomatoes, fresh basil, pepper, and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and let simmer for about 5 minutes or until carrots are slightly tender. 3. Stir in tortellini. Cook until pasta is tender. Reduce heat to medium-low. 4. Add baby spinach and cream. Cook until spinach is wilted. Serve and garnish with additional basil if desired. 3
Justice Act into law, allowing victims to sue the federal government for the health issues they’ve experienced after consuming the contaminated water. If you or a loved one was harmed by a catheter device or negatively affected by the water at Camp Lejeune, please contact us today to learn how to pursue the justice you deserve.
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