Class Action & Mass Tort Cases — The Law Offices of Frank J. D’Amico, Jr.
When a corporation, manufacturer, or institution causes harm to a large number of people, a class action or mass tort lawsuit is often the most effective path to justice.
At the Law Offices of Frank J. D’Amico, Jr., we have represented Louisiana clients in mass tort and class action cases for decades — from asbestos and mesothelioma claims to environmental contamination, defective products, and institutional abuse cases.
Mass torts and class actions differ in an important way. In a class action, all plaintiffs share essentially the same damages and are represented as a single unified group. In a mass tort, plaintiffs share a common defendant and a common cause — but each person’s injuries and damages are evaluated individually. Most of the cases we handle in this area are mass torts, which means your individual circumstances still matter even as part of a larger group of claimants.
What to expect as a claimant. These cases move slowly — often over years — because of the complexity of the litigation and the number of parties involved. Our job is to keep your information current, keep you informed as developments occur, and make sure you’re positioned to receive the compensation you’re entitled to when cases resolve. The update form and case status information below exist for exactly that purpose.
If you believe you may have a claim in an active case and haven’t yet been in contact with our office, call us for a free consultation.
News & Updates For Our Class Action and Tort Cases
Mass torts and class actions are both types of lawsuits that involve a large group of people with claims against a common defendant, but they differ in several ways. Often mass torts are because while there is a common defendant, the damages to each plaintiff are different even if the action is the same. In a class action, the plaintiffs not only share the common defendant and the causing action but the damages are extremely similar in nature.
If you are a claimant in any of these cases and your contact info has changed, please take a moment & update your info.
Current Class Action and Tort News
Clergy abuse
Filed claims are currently being evaluated as of February 2026.
Please provide updated contact information using the “Update My Information” tab above.
Dow Chemical – Hahnville
The case has been set for trial in November 2026.
If you originally signed up with the Lemmon or Becnel Law Firm, please call us to confirm your current contact information.
There will be randomly selected claimants chosen by both the plaintiffs and defendants to represent the majority at trial. We are anticipating a liability trial with the new judge assigned to the case. Additional information will be provided as it is made known.
Please provide updated contact information using the “Update My Information” tab above.
Denka – DuPont
Claims are still active and waiting on the courts to determine if they will grant Class Action Status.
Please provide updated contact information using the “Update My Information” tab above.
Roundup
If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, B or T- Cell Lymphoma, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Hairy Cell Lymphoma, or Mantle Cell Lymphoma after use of Roundup, you could be entitled to significant compensation.
Please provide updated contact information using the “Update My Information” tab above.
Asbestos – Mesothelioma
Claims are still open. You must have a diagnosis of mesothelioma to file a new claim. Updates will be sent directly from the Settlement Trustee to you via US Mail.
Please provide updated contact information using the “Update My Information” tab above.
Talcum Powder
The deadline for new claim submissions have passed.
Because talc is often naturally found near asbestos in the earth, the talc can easily become contaminated by the toxin while being mined. Some products have been linked to cases of mesothelioma, lung cancer and ovarian cancer.
Please provide updated contact information using the “Update My Information” tab above.
Drug Recalls
There are no drug recalls being handled at our firm at this time however, please contact us if you have a drug recall related issue and would like our assistance.
Please provide updated contact information using the “Update My Information” tab above.
Water Contamination
There is overwhelming evidence showing how PFAS is cancer-causing, such as kidney cancer, testicular cancer, and ulcerative colitis. In Louisiana, concern over PFAS contamination is increasing, especially in public water systems. The presence of PFAS poses health risks and is linked to various adverse outcomes. Monitoring and addressing PFAS contamination are crucial for Louisiana’s community health protection and exposure prevention.
