Publication Date

Fall 2008

Journal

SMU Law Review

Abstract

The article critically examines the pervasive abuse of litigation screenings in mass tort cases, revealing a system driven by financial exploitation where medical evaluations are manipulated to generate lawsuits. These screenings, often designed to produce false positives, undermine the integrity of the legal system by creating a flood of specious claims. The analysis highlights how lawyers, doctors, and screening companies exploit legal loopholes and financial incentives, leading to billions of dollars in settlements and eroding public trust in the civil justice system.

Volume

61

Issue

4

First Page

1221

Last Page

1354

Publisher

SMU Dedman School of Law

Disciplines

Health Law and Policy | Judges | Law | Medical Jurisprudence | Torts

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