Defending multi-district litigation, especially asbestos cases, is far more complex than run-of-the-mill litigation, and requires much more sophisticated case management software. Our cases typically involve events that occurred over years, and each case is apt to be intertwined with a number of other cases. A retired construction worker may have worked at a dozen construction sites where a variety of different asbestos products were used. His or her litigation will likely involve several insurers and multiple jurisdictions. During the course of a case, lawyers come and go and jurisdictions change requirements. Even the disease may progress in unexpected ways.
Getting all this data into a database is not enough. The information must be accurate and readily accessible. Litigation teams must have all of the information at their fingertips and be able to identify critical relationships across a number of cases. They must also be able to provide current reports to clients on active and settled cases, settlement costs, status changes, etc. In addition, when users enter revised information, the data must correct automatically across the system.
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