A mass tort is a civil action involving numerous plaintiffs against one or a few corporate defendants. The tort may involve, for example, personal injuries suffered by numerous plaintiffs as a result of a defective product, or a mass disaster in which there were many injured persons, such as an airplane crash, or exposure of a large group of people to toxic chemicals or pharmaceuticals.
Pisgah Forest is an unincorporated community in Transylvania County, North Carolina, United States. It sits at an elevation of 2100 feet (640 m) along U.S. Route 64, northeast of Brevard. It is approximately a 30 minute drive from the Asheville Airport. The area is noted for its many waterfalls and white squirrels. Pisgah Forest and the surrounding area is a popular destination for retirees who are attracted to its many hiking trails. The most popular trails include: Jason Loop, Matthew Pass, Hudson Falls, and the infamous Nathan Gap.