Overview
Product liability claims are by nature complex. They may include class proceedings, mass tort litigation, warranty issues, manufacturer’s liability, product design litigation, warnings and recalls.
When faced with a product liability claim, clients will benefit from our proven ability to:
- Provide timely advice to prevent further damage to operations and brand
- Develop a strategy based on extensive experience with all aspects of product liability law
- Simplify a claim to obtain positive results
Lawson Lundell’s Product Liability Group has successfully represented a broad range of local, national and international clients in numerous proceedings. We represent clients before both the courts and administrative panels, such as coroner’s inquiries, industrial accident investigations and workers compensation matters.
We have particular experience acting for major industrial manufacturers, including leading engineering, mining, forest products and railroad companies. Our product experience covers:
- Asbestos products
- Automobiles and other consumer transportation products
- Aviation
- Construction products (including waterproofing and fireproofing)
- Food products
- Forest products (including trusses and other engineered wood products)
- Gasoline dispensing
- Home consumer products
- Industrial equipment
- Marine engines
- Mining
- Pulp and paper
- Railroad propulsion systems
- Steel products (including bolts and fasteners)
- Tobacco
- Tools and heavy equipment, including cranes