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.
Scenery Hill is an unincorporated community in North Bethlehem Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. It serves as the postal address for most North Bethlehem Township residents. The ZIP code is 15360. The village is located along U.S. Route 40 which is also known as the National Pike or National Road. It was the first east-west highway constructed in the U.S. Each year a large festival is held along the road in May stretching from parts of Maryland into Ohio. Scenery Hill often features entertainment and other exhibits during the event. Century Inn—constructed in the 1700s—is a historic centerpiece of the village. Many antique shops occupy the old homes along the main thoroughfare. Scenery Hill is home to small Lutheran and Methodist congregations. Many family names have existed in the region since the 1700s. Scenery Hill is surrounded by sheep and cattle farms. Scenery Hill is located at an elevation of 1388 ft (423 m).