What is the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation?
The panel is a group of seven federal judges designated by the Chief Justice of the United States. The Panel has the responsibility for determining which cases qualify for multidistrict litigation treatment, as well as which district court to transfer and consolidate these cases. The transfers are made pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1407, upon the Panel’s determination that the transfers will result in the convenience of the parties and witnesses and will promote the just and efficient conduct of the cases.
