As kratom gains national attention for its potential health risks and legal scrutiny, individuals harmed by this herbal supplement are starting to ask the critical question: "Do I have a case?" Attorney Charles "Rusty" Webb of The Webb Law Centre in Charleston, West Virginia is one of the few lawyers in the country focused on kratom litigation. Here's what you need to know if you're considering filing a lawsuit against a kratom manufacturer or distributor. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Kratom is legal in many states but unregulated, leading to major risks for consumers. Lawsuits are emerging over injuries tied to kratom addiction, overdose, and death. The Webb Law Centre is currently reviewing cases involving wrongful death, liver failure, addiction, and adulterated kratom products. If your injury is tied to a known brand-such as Feel Free tonic-you may have a strong case. Kratom cases are NOT class action-they are mass torts, meaning your injuries must be evaluated individually. THE LEGAL LANDSCAPE The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved kratom for any medical use, and multiple states are now considering bans or regulations. Some manufacturers market kratom as a dietary supplement, sidestepping regulation-despite its well-documented links to addiction, hallucination, seizures, liver damage, and even death. "These are serious cases, and people deserve the truth about what they're putting into their bodies," says Rusty Webb. "Families are grieving, and they're shocked that something so dangerous is being sold openly in gas stations and online." WHAT MAKES A KRATOM CASE STRONG? Each case is fact-specific, but common threads among strong cases include: Use of a known kratom product linked to harm Documented medical diagnosis or treatment Sudden or escalating addiction symptoms Liver failure, overdose, or death Underage access or deceptive marketing THE WEBB LAW CENTRE APPROACH Unlike large national firms chasing volume, The Webb Law Centre takes a personal, investigative approach to each case. They work with toxicologists, addiction specialists, and medical experts to build litigation-readyclaims. "We don't just take your case-we build it," says Webb.