Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Depo-Provera Litigation Leads Mass-Tort Filings

Federal courts logged 97 new mass-tort filings on June 8, 2026, with Depo-Provera Litigation (MDL 3140) setting the pace at 23 filings, with Aylstock Witkin Kreis Overholtz PLLC (10) and Johnson Law Group (4) as top filers. Baby Food Litigation (MDL 3101) followed with 16 filings, with Dicello Levitt LLP (16) as top filer, while Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Products Litigation (MDL 2738) added 13 filings, with Ashcraft Gerel LLP (4) and Morgan & Morgan PA (3) as top filers. Rounding out the top five, Social Media Adolescent Addiction Litigation (MDL 3047) drew 8 filings, with Wagstaff & Cartmell LLP (3) and Bechtold Law Firm PLLC ; Carls Law PLLC ; Lpj Law PC (1) as top filers, and Paragard IUD Litigation (MDL 2974) posted 6 filings, with Keller Postman LLC (4) and Brown Crouppen (2) as top filers. See the full filing feed and firm-level breakdowns here.

Bucks County Expands Youth Exploitation Lawsuit to Include Roblox

On June 9, 2026, the Bucks County District Attorney's Office expanded its landmark legal action against major technology firms by filing an amended complaint in County of Bucks v. Meta Platforms, Inc. that officially adds Roblox Corporation as a defendant. The lawsuit, consolidated in federal court under MDL 3166, alleges that the popular gaming platform utilizes addictive design elements and defective child safety features that expose young users to grooming and sexual predation. County officials contend that Roblox has failed to implement adequate parental controls or age verification systems, creating a hazardous digital environment that exacerbates the ongoing youth mental health crisis. By pursuing civil liability and injunctive relief, the district attorney seeks to compel Roblox to reform its design practices and pay substantial damages for the public harm caused to minors. This expansion represents a significant escalation in the national litigation, which now targets not only traditional social media platforms but also interactive gaming and communication spaces.

Rhode Island Enacts Law Reviving Time-Barred Clergy Abuse Claims

On June 8, 2026, Rhode Island lawmakers gave final passage to a landmark bill that will temporarily lift the statute of limitations and allow victims of childhood sexual abuse to bring civil actions. The legislation, which now heads to the governor for signature, establishes a two-year revival window running from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028, during which survivors can file lawsuits against negligent institutions. Under the bill, organizations like the Diocese of Providence can face civil liability for the negligent supervision or active concealment of individuals who abused minors. The legislative push was heavily driven by a March 2026 investigative report from the state attorney general that detailed decades of systemic cover-ups within the local clergy. By clearing the path for new litigation, the reform is expected to trigger a significant wave of institutional abuse lawsuits across Rhode Island courts in the coming years.