Inside Supio & the Platform Mass Torts Shaping 2026


The AI Paradox: Automate Less, Win More

Most law firms are using AI wrong.

This week on the podcast, Jon and Marc sat down with Jerry Zhou, Co-Founder and CEO of Supio, to unpack what separates truly AI-native firms from those still treating it like glorified spell-check.

Here's what you'll learn:

⚡️ Why most firms are stuck at "cruise control" with AI

💡 The ChatGPT security risk that's putting your client data at risk

🎯 How AI helped win a $60M verdict by processing 42,000 pages of medical records

🚫 What AI will never replace (and why that's your competitive advantage)

⏰ Why pre-litigation will be fully autonomous in 36 months

If you're still waiting for AI to prove itself, this episode explains why you're already behind and what to do about it.

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This Week on Tort Talk

Jon and Joe Fantini unpack the newest wave of platform-era mass torts reshaping the landscape heading into 2026.

From gaming and ridesharing to over-the-counter drugs, here’s where momentum sits this week:

🎮 Roblox: The Texas Attorney General has sued the platform for allegedly deceiving parents, as more than 50 cases move toward an MDL following the December JPML hearing.

💊 Tylenol: Texas joins the growing list of states taking aim at Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue for allegedly deceptive marketing to pregnant mothers. Meanwhile, the Second Circuit prepares for a pivotal ruling that could revive thousands of claims.

📱 Social Media Addiction: The first state court trial is locked for January 2026 in Los Angeles, with parallel MDL action expected by spring.

🎰 Online Gambling: A new litigation category is emerging as plaintiffs allege algorithm-driven addiction and deceptive engagement tactics.

🚗 Uber: Nearly 10,000 claims are pending across state and federal courts, with the next MDL trial scheduled for early 2026.

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