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None. In Rhode Island claims for what might be considered a “mass tort” (including toxic torts & other permutations) are subject to regular tort principles of negligence.
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None. In Rhode Island a claim that might qualify as a “mass tort” would be subject to general rules of civil procedure, & any applicable court rules, rules of judicial administration, policy, administrative order, statutes, etc. Where multiple causes of action have arisen from a “mass tort,” the Presiding Justice of the Rhode Island Superior Court has issued, on a case-by-case basis, admin orders assigning a specific judge to manage all tort claims at the trial stage. See Admin. Orders No. 2003-4 (Station nightclub fire), 2000-3 (lead paint litigation), 97-20 (tobacco litigation), 96-2 (asbestos-related litigation), and 95-20 (Catholic Diocese molestation litigation).
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In Rhode Island, a claim that might qualify as a “mass tort” would be subject to avenue(s) of interlocutory appeal applicable to all tort claims.
Appeal from interlocutory order or judgment from superior court ordering sale of property, granting an injunction, ordering or denying a new trial after trial by jury, or appointing a receiver may be taken in like manner as from a final judgment.
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