Multidistrict Litigation Now Dominates Over Two-Thirds of Federal Civil Cases, Marking a Significant Rise

Pieter Gunst01 mins

According to fiscal year 2023 statistics from the Administrative Office of U.S. Courts and the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, multidistrict litigation (MDL) now constitutes between 65% to 71% of the federal civil caseload. This represents a significant increase from a decade ago when MDLs accounted for only 38% of such cases. Legal professionals should note the growing influence and implications of MDLs in the current legal landscape. To explore further details and statistics, you can access the original report here.