From social media to ridesharing, this week’s Tort Talk explores how platform accountability is becoming the defining story of 2026 litigation.
Social Media Addiction: The first trial in Los Angeles Superior Court is set for January 2026, with the MDL expected to follow in April. Early rulings on expert testimony signal momentum heading into next year.
Online Gambling: A new emerging tort centered on gambling app addiction is beginning to take shape, with early lawsuits filed and MDL consolidation likely by mid-2026.
Roblox: The Texas Attorney General has sued Roblox, alleging the gaming platform deceived parents about potential dangers to minors. With roughly 40% of users under age 13 and over 50 suits already filed, an MDL could be formed following the JPML hearing in December.
Tylenol: The Texas Attorney General has also filed suit against Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue for allegedly deceptively marketing Tylenol to pregnant mothers. The upcoming Second Circuit decision on expert testimony could determine whether this litigation becomes one of the largest of the decade.
Uber: The platform faces nearly 10,000 combined cases across state and federal court over driver-related assaults. After losing the initial bellwether, plaintiffs prepare for a critical MDL trial in January.
As Joe Fantini says, these are the most important 10 minutes in mass torts each week.
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00:00 – Intro: Tort Talks with Jon Robinson and Joe Fantini
00:28 – Social Media Addiction: January 2026 Trial Locked In
01:57 – Online Gambling: New Litigation Emerges
02:49 – Roblox: Texas AG Files Suit, MDL Hearing Set for December
04:28 – Tylenol: AG Action and Second Circuit Review
06:20 – Uber: Bellwether Lessons and January MDL Trial
08:15 – Closing: What to Watch Heading Into Q1 2026