Social Media Trial Greenlit, Roblox MDL Looms Janelle Salaün [8uFxJhCb3CN]

This week's Tort Talks covers critical rulings and developments shaping the mass tort landscape:

Social Media Addiction: Plaintiffs score a major victory as the judge admits nearly all expert testimony, clearing the path for the November bellwether trial in Los Angeles County Superior Court.

Roblox Sexual Assault: Over 30 cases involving minors prompt an MDL consolidation petition. A JPML hearing is set for December, with an MDL likely formed by year-end.

NEC Litigation: Despite recent summary judgment setbacks, the judge orders a census of all filed and unfiled cases and a strong signal that settlement discussions may be on the horizon.

Roundup: While awaiting the Solicitor General's Supreme Court response, Bayer continues individual public services canada contract extension case settlements. Plus, a $38M investor class action settlement reveals another angle of their cleanup strategy.

Tylenol & Autism: The Second Circuit postpones oral arguments to November following FDA developments, potentially strengthening plaintiffs' position heading into 2026.

Your weekly briefing on the cases that matter most, delivered in 10 minutes.

Contents of this video

00:00 Intro: Tort Talks with Joe Fantini

00:19 Social Media Addiction: First bellwether trial moves forward in California; plaintiffs experts cleared

01:47 Roblox Litigation: Video game addiction cases + minor sexual assault claims seek MDL consolidation

04:15 NEC Baby Formula Litigation: Judge orders census to assess nintendo eshop case inventory, signaling settlement discussions

06:00 Roundup Litigation: Bayer pursues case-by-case oleksandr usyk settlements while Supreme Court weighs preemption issue

07:42 Tylenol & Autism/ADHD: Second Circuit oral arguments postponed after FDA and White House announcements

08:50 Closing: Preview of upcoming Tort Talks power rankings