The goal of the manganese lawsuit is to allow the victim to be compensated for their pain, suffering, medical bills and loss of quality of life and wages. The goal of the attorney will be to settle the issue in the client's favor quickly and without having to go to court if possible.

Settlements out of court for manganese lawsuits are important since taking the case all the way through to a trial can take years to complete. Settling through mediation, negotiation or arbitration will result in a much more rapid resolution.

Manganese lawsuits are civil in nature, which means that there are no criminal charges typically attached to the case and the goal of the lawsuit is to seek monetary compensation to the client. Many manganese lawsuits are individual, however larger group or class action suits are also ongoing.