Application Made to Designate Bextra as Mass Tort in New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. - An application has been filed in New Jersey recommending that cases stemming from alleged injuries caused by Bextra be designated as a mass tort for centralized management in state Superior Court. In Re: Application Pursuant to Rule 4:38A 'Centralized Management of Mass Torts' Requesting Designation of Bextra Cases as a Mass Tort for Centralized Management, No. n/a (N.J. Sup. Ct., Admin. Ofc. Cts.).

According to the June 17 application made by Michael A. Galpern of the Locks Law Firm in Cherry Hill, N.J., a large number of Bextra injury claims are expected to be filed throughout the …