Viewpoint—Junk science: How predatory mass tort lawyers twist facts, scare the public about phantom chemical risks, and cash in on billion-dollar settlements David Williams | The Well News | July 1, 2026

https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2026/07/01/viewpoint-junk-science-how-predatory-mass-tort-lawyers-twist-facts-scare-the-public-about-phantom-chemical-risks-and-cash-in-on-billion-dollar-settlements/ Too many mass tort litigations are being resolved based on so-called “expert” testimony that is, in reality, less than reliable. In fact, information provided by plaintiff attorneys can often be what is known as junk science. The presentation of such specious evidence can lead defendants to settle, and juries and judges to reach erroneous decisions.