When powerful corporations put profits ahead of people, the consequences can be devastating. For individuals and families across New York and beyond, exposure to dangerous drugs, defective medical devices, toxic chemicals, or fraudulent business practices has led to life-altering injuries, illnesses, and loss. At Salenger, Sack, Kimmel & Bavaro, we stand up for those harmed on a large scale—fighting back through complex mass tort and class action litigation.
Our attorneys have earned a reputation throughout New York for handling some of the most challenging personal injury and product liability cases in state and federal courts. We apply decades of trial experience, a deep understanding of multidistrict litigation (MDL) procedures, and a vast network of expert resources to investigate and pursue valid claims. Whether you’re a patient harmed by a recalled medication, a veteran exposed to toxic water, or a consumer affected by corporate negligence, you deserve to be heard—and you may be entitled to compensation.
A class action lawsuit is a single legal case brought by a group of people (a “class”) who have experienced similar injuries or damages due to the same product or event. One or a few individuals serve as representatives for the entire class, and any settlement is typically split equally among all members.
A mass tort lawsuit, on the other hand, involves individual claims filed by each injured person. While these cases are often grouped together for efficiency (such as in a federal Multidistrict Litigation (MDL)), each plaintiff’s case is handled separately. This means compensation is based on the specific facts and damages in each case.
You may qualify to join a mass tort or class action if:
Qualification depends on the facts of your case and the type of litigation. The best way to find out is to schedule a free consultation with a qualified attorney who can review your medical records, exposure timeline, and symptoms.
At Salenger, Sack, Kimmel & Bavaro, there are no upfront costs to file a claim. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. If we win your case—either through a settlement or a verdict—we collect a percentage of the recovery as our fee. If we don’t win, you owe us nothing.
If your claim is successful, you may be eligible to receive compensation for:
Compensation depends on the nature of your injuries and the strength of your case. Every client’s recovery is different, which is why mass torts offer more individualized awards than class actions.
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DRUG/MEDICAL DEVICE LAWSUITS |
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Ozempic & Wegovy | Linked to stomach paralysis (gastroparesis) in diabetes and weight loss patients. | Learn More → |
Mounjaro (Gastroparesis) | GLP-1 drug similar to Ozempic now facing scrutiny over severe digestive issues. | Learn More → |
Tepezza Hearing Loss | Thyroid eye disease drug associated with irreversible hearing loss. | Learn More → |
Hair Relaxer Cancer | Uterine and ovarian cancers linked to chemical hair straighteners. | Learn More → |
Exactech Knee & Hip Implants | Defective joint implants causing early failures and revision surgeries. | Learn More → |
CPAP Machine Recall | Philips devices recalled due to toxic foam exposure causing cancer and respiratory issues. | https://sskblaw.com/mass-torts/cpap-lawsuit |
TOXIC EXPOSURE LAWSUITS |
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Camp Lejeune Water | Toxic water on base caused cancer, Parkinson’s, and other conditions in veterans and families. | Learn More → |
Roundup Weed Killer | Glyphosate exposure linked to non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, especially in agriculture workers. | Learn More → |
AFFF Firefighting Foam | PFAS chemicals in foam linked to kidney, testicular, and prostate cancers. | Learn More → |
Paraquat Parkinson’s | Popular herbicide strongly linked to Parkinson’s disease in farmworkers and rural users. | Learn More → |
CONSUMER CLASS ACTIONLAW SUITS |
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Facebook Privacy Violations | Meta accused of tracking user data through apps and websites without consent. | https://sskblaw.com/mass-torts/facebook-privacy-lawsuit |
MOVEit Data Breach | Class action for massive 2023–24 data breach impacting medical, financial, and personal records. | Learn More → |