Mass Tort
ACAM 2022 Annual Meeting
MASSIVE is pleased to sponsor and contribute to the Academy of Court-Appointed Masters (ACAM) 2022 Annual Meeting. ACAM is a national organization dedicated to advancing the special master profession and supporting the administration of justice. This year’s meeting is being held in Atlanta, Georgia from May 4-6. MASSIVE is the expert when it comes…
Read MoreWhat Happens After a Mass Tort Case Settles?
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…
Read MoreSpecial Challenges in Managing Large Mass Tort Cases
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…
Read MoreMASSIVE Co-Founder and Partner, Marcy Spitz, Esq. to Speak at the University of San Diego’s Class Action Law Forum (CALF) 2022 Conference, March 17
The 2022 Conference is hosted by University of San Diego and Western Alliance Bank and is an important event for the legal industry. Class action practitioners will hear valuable insights from a distinguished lineup of speakers, including sitting federal judges, and top attorneys. MASSIVE Partner and Co-Founder, Marcy Spitz, Esq. is excited to contribute…
Read MoreMASSIVE’s Ryan Weiner Esq. and Randy Nordstrom Presenting at 2022 MTMP Spring Seminar
The MTMP Spring Seminar is almost here and MASSIVE is excited to sponsor the Paralegal Skills Track this year. MASSIVE COO, Ryan Weiner, Esq. and MASSIVE Partner Randy Nordstrom will be presenting “What to Expect Once You’ve Actually Settled: The Post-Settlement Process Timeline” on Wednesday, April 6 at 4:30 p.m. PST. Also, be sure…
Read MoreMASSIVE: The Exclusive Lien Resolution Administrator for Purdue Opioid Trust
MASSIVE is proud to be the exclusive Lien Resolution Administrator for the Purdue Opioid Trust. While there is a delay in that Trust due to appeals, we are forging ahead with planning. What is the process for up to 150,000 claimants going to look like? Medicare Lien Resolution The United States Department of Justice…
Read More2022 AAJ Winter Convention
The 2022 AAJ Winter Convention is just around the corner on February 13-15 at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa in Palm Springs California. As the exclusive lien resolution administrator for the Purdue Opioid Bankruptcy Trust Mass Tort Litigation, we are looking forward to co-sponsoring the Opioids Litigation Group with Medchart. This…
Read MoreCalifornia Plaintiff’s Medicare Lien Completely Resolved by MASSIVE
A California man filed a Workers’ Compensation claim for his asbestos-related lung cancer. Medicare issued a $17,089.13 lien after the plaintiff had surgery to remove the cancer. MASSIVE discovered the $17,089.13 Medicare Lien was for oxygen and oxygen-related equipment that the plaintiff didn’t need or use and we found it wasn’t related to his…
Read MoreStay Ahead of the Subrogation Curve
Mass tort lien resolution is complex and time-consuming. There are many steps to take before a lien becomes payable. Because it is easy for subrogation to fall behind, here are some tips to help your law firm stay on track. Vulnerability to different forms of risk is real. Recognizing and responding to these areas…
Read MoreLien Resolution and Settlement Administration Strategies for Better Client Outcomes
The mass tort lien process often gets treated differently than single event. Our message to you is that it shouldn’t be. It’s imperative to prepare, prepare, prepare. Ask your clients who insured them at any point since their injury-inducing event. That information can be used to fill in the blanks. This is where the mass tort process can…
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