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Introducing our new and improved Hot Tort Report

Being industry experts, we pride ourselves on keeping our finger on the pulse of all things Multi District Litigation. This predominantly consists of providing our subscribers with competitive insights into where the money is being spent in hopes of informing your blueprint for advertising strategies. These cases can be highly lucrative, but are difficult to acquire, requiring significant investment and patience to secure high-value cases.

We’ve been working hard on an algorithm to deliver more than just monthly TV spends and are proud to announce that we are ready to unveil our HTR 2.0.

This new list offers an overview of dollars spent across TV, Meta, PPC, and more, assigning a score to each tort based on what we, as leaders in the law firm advertising space, are witnessing across these various platforms.

Birth Control Injections

14.0
Total Score
WHii
?
5.0
TV
5.0
Meta
3.0
PPC
1.0

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Published: June, 2025. Advertising spend from multiple sources for a recent 30 day period.

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#1 Birth Control Injections

After slipping to #2 last month, the Birth Control Injections mass tort has reclaimed the top spot with a solid 1.4-point increase in overall performance. Gains in both TV and Meta channels powered this climb, while WHii remains maxed out. With broad activity across all key platforms, this tort continues to bring the heat heading into summer.

CPA: $1,364 – $4,890
CPL: $682 – $2,445

For common criteria, please contact us.

14.0
Total Score
WHii
?
5.0
TV
5.0
Meta
3.0
PPC
1.0

#2 Rideshare Assault

Meta continues to carry the bulk of the weight for this tort that climbed into second place with a boost of nearly three points this month. 

A flurry of new activity in May includes the finalization of six bellwether case assignments and a discovery schedule that sets the first trial for December 2025. Additionally, the defense has moved to transfer many cases for trial to their original jurisdictions. 

With momentum picking up in court and in digital channels, Rideshare Assault claims are gaining traction.

For metrics such as CPA, CPL, and common criteria, please contact us.

9.9
Total Score
WHii
?
2.9
TV
Meta
5.0
PPC
2.0

#3 Ultra-Processed Foods

The Ultra-Processed Foods mass tort continues to climb, rising 1.1 points this month on the back of a substantial WHii boost. While Meta dipped slightly, this tort was able to maintain its #3 spot overall. There is growing attention to the long-term potential here, so now is the time to partner with Whitehardt to position your firm at the forefront of this emerging litigation.

For metrics such as CPA, CPL, and common criteria, please contact us.

9.5
Total Score
WHii
?
4.7
TV
1.2
Meta
2.6
PPC
1.0

#4 Roundup®

Sliding down to #4 this month with a sharp decline of around 5 points, Roundup® litigation saw a complete drop-off in TV activity. Meta and PPC remain strong, and WHii is holding moderate ground, but the absence of TV broadcast support has taken a noticeable toll. Despite the dip, Roundup® continues to command attention via digital channels.

CPA: $1,232
CPL: $739

For common criteria, please contact us.

9.2
Total Score
WHii
?
2.2
TV
Meta
5.0
PPC
2.0

#5 Video Game Addiction

The mass tort for Video Game Addiction takes #5 once again with an increase fueled by continued strength in Meta and a boost in PPC. WHii held steady, and TV remains inactive. Digital momentum is carrying this tort forward, keeping it highly visible. Whitehardt understands the distinct challenges and messaging needed for this emerging tort, and we’re ready to help your firm connect with the right audience.

CPA: $367
CPL: $169

Common Criteria: Child must be under 18 and spend 4+ hours per day, 5+ days per week, playing Minecraft, Fortnite, GTA 5, or Call of Duty. The child must also experience one or more of the following: addiction, poor school performance, school dropout, cognitive or developmental delays, chronic depression or anxiety, or self-harm/suicidal behavior.

9.1
Total Score
WHii
?
2.1
TV
Meta
5.0
PPC
2.0

#6 Birth Injury

This tort climbed three positions since last month, driven by coordinated gains in TV, PPC, and Meta. While WHii remains at zero, strong performance across all consumer-facing channels suggests that Birth Injury litigation has the potential to break into the top five next month.

For metrics such as CPA, CPL, and common criteria, please contact us.

8.5
Total Score
WHii
?
TV
1.5
Meta
5.0
PPC
2.0

#7 Hernia Mesh

The Hernia Mesh mass tort is slowly gaining ground, with an increase in WHii that brought it into the top ten this month. Activity across TV, Meta, and PPC remains moderate, and legal momentum is building; in the Covidien MDL, two bellwether cases were selected for discovery in April, and a separate case has been scheduled for trial in July 2026. As litigation advances behind the scenes, interest in this long-developing tort is rekindling.

For metrics such as CPA, CPL, and common criteria, please contact us.

7.1
Total Score
WHii
?
TV
2.9
Meta
2.2
PPC
2.0

#8  Paraquat

The Paraquat mass tort drops from 4th to 8th this month, driven largely by a pullback in TV spend. Meta and PPC remain relatively strong, and WHii holds modestly, but the loss of TV spending has slowed overall momentum. While visibility has dipped, Paraquat still maintains a solid digital presence.

CPA: $2,729
CPL: $1,165

Common Criteria: Diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease or experiencing Parkinson’s-like symptoms after exposure to Paraquat.

7.0
Total Score
WHii
?
0.8
TV
Meta
4.2
PPC
2.0

#9 Takata Airbag Recall

Takata Airbag Recall spending held steady in performance this month but slipped two positions in the rankings as other fast-rising torts move ahead. TV remains the strongest channel, with Meta and PPC maintaining moderate activity. A recent $3 million jury verdict in South Florida related to a defective Takata airbag highlights the ongoing risks tied to this litigation, and it is not too late to get involved!

For metrics such as CPA, CPL, and common criteria, please contact us.

6.8
Total Score
WHii
?
TV
3.6
Meta
2.2
PPC
1.0

#10 AFFF

The AFFF mass tort held steady at #10 despite a slight rise in Meta activity that helped boost its overall score. 

Plaintiffs in the MDL are seeking a consolidated bellwether trial for five personal injury cases, three involving kidney cancer and two involving testicular cancer, arguing that common exposure sources, shared defendants, and overlapping medical and scientific evidence justify grouping the cases for trial.

Though still near the bottom of the rankings, AFFF continues to maintain a consistent presence.

CPA: $3,500
CPL: $1,750

For common criteria, please contact us.

6.2
Total Score
WHii
?
0.8
TV
Meta
3.4
PPC
2.0

Mesothelioma

You may be noticing a tort missing from our new report. While Mesothelioma continues to dominate the competition when it comes to spend levels, Whitehardt finds that this tort is its own niche animal. These cases can be extremely fruitful, but hard to come by, requiring a high buy-in to get in the game and patience when landing that ringer of a case. We believe that Meso will remain a constant for some time, but in regards to many of the other drugs and devices we focus on in this monthly report, we’ve decided to move it to its own category. If you are interested in hearing the latest news on Meso or how Whitehardt may be currently seeking these cases, you can contact us here. 

Whitehardt will continue to track meso spending from month to month, so if you are interested in ongoing meso spending, please reach out to us directly. Going forward, we will be excluding meso from these tort reports.

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