Products Liability
We practice at the forefront of some of the most influential and high-stakes products litigation in the country. No matter the product involved or the complexity of the litigation, our products liability attorneys provide creative, skilled, and cost-effective advocacy for our clients. (For specialty areas, please visit our asbestos/talc and pharmaceuticals/medical device pages.)
Overview
Our Products Liability Group is especially suited for and experienced in handling complex and high exposure cases in some of the most litigious jurisdictions in the United States: the Illinois counties of Cook, Madison, and St. Clair and the City of St. Louis, Missouri. We practice regionally in all state and federal courts throughout Illinois, Missouri, and Indiana and serve as national counsel for certain clients. From defending products liability class actions to guiding manufacturers through their very first products liability lawsuit, our talented team of litigators have amassed a long list of favorable results for our clients, including dispositive motions, favorable settlements, and trial and appellate wins.
Our experienced trial counsel, supported by a team of professionals using advanced litigation technology and resources, have a proven successful track-record defending cases involving:
- asbestos
- automobiles & tires
- chemicals (e.g., benzene, lead, and manganese)
- construction equipment
- consumer products (e.g., talcum baby powder)
- electrical equipment
- elevators
- farm equipment
- medical devices & equipment
- manufacturing & industrial production devices
- pharmaceuticals
- recreational vehicles & boats
- tobacco
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