Product Liability

Significant trial experience and successes representing major manufacturers in complex tort cases in over 30 states
Successfully handled cases involving a variety of product liability, toxic tort and personal injury litigation claims
In mediations and facilitations, the strength of our coordinated team effort has positioned our clients to achieve favorable settlement results in high exposure cases

Product design process and decision making
Development of due-diligence product facts
Regulatory aspects of product design, development, manufacturing and distribution
Detailed analysis of product performance
Proven ability to grasp complex science and engineering concepts related to product design, development, testing, and manufacturing
Warnings claims
Understanding of medical issues surrounding liability and damage claims
Experience defending against adverse discovery requests
Preparing corporate witness depositions
Skilled in opposing expert depositions and cross-examining opposing experts in trial settings
Jury research, mock trials and detailed case theme development to support favorable trial outcomes
Fact investigation tailored to the defense strategy

Counsel clients during all phases of recall and regulatory matters
Proactively advise companies on how to minimize potential litigation
Develop and implement policies and procedures to minimize litigation costs and damages awards