The Tort Talks Power Rankings return for December 2025, as Jon Robinson, Marc Rioux, and mass tort strategist Joe Fantini break down the Top 10 mass torts to watch right now.
From platform-era claims against Roblox and video games to legacy giants like Roundup and talc, this month’s rankings blend high-momentum opportunities for firms with major long-term litigation outcomes set to shape 2026.
🎯 December Power Rankings:
🔟 Talcum Powder – First post-bankruptcy trial underway in California; over 70,000 cases already filed
9️⃣ Depo-Provera – Preemption ruling pending; filings spike to meet court order
8️⃣ Weight Loss Drugs (GLP-1) – GI injury litigation grows as rare vision loss cases accelerate
7️⃣ Toxic Baby Food – Daubert hearing this week; strong upside if plaintiffs prevail
6️⃣ Roblox – Horrific allegations involving minors; MDL likely after December JPML hearing
5️⃣ Uber Sexual Assault – First MDL trial set for January; 3,000+ claims pending
4️⃣ Social Media Addiction – Bellwether in 2026; tech CEOs expected to testify
3️⃣ Video Game Addiction – Huge claimant pool, deep-pocket defendants, and strong liability posture
2️⃣ Hair Relaxer – 11,000+ cases filed; key science rulings and bellwether path ahead
1️⃣ Roundup – Bayer withdraws appeals, signals settlement strategy, and targets 2026 resolution
👀 Honorable Mentions:
⚖️ What this means for firms:
The litigation landscape is shifting toward platform liability, while legacy torts like Roundup and talc move into high-pressure settlement territory. These rankings spotlight where firms should look for new intakes, where they should double down, and which cases may peak in 2026.
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00:00 – Intro: December 2025 Power Rankings
00:27 – #10 Talcum Powder
01:42 – #9 Depo-Provera
03:05 – #8 GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs
04:28 – #7 Toxic Baby Food
05:21 – #6 Roblox
06:38 – #5 Uber Sexual Assault
07:33 – #4 Social Media Addiction
08:53 – #3 Video Game Addiction
10:13 – #2 Hair Relaxer
11:22 – Honorable Mentions: Tylenol and Online Gambling
14:22 – #1 Roundup
15:23 – Closing and 2026 Preview