Product Law Engagements
As lead California counsel to a Fortune 100 company in consumer/product defect silicon breast implant cases, obtained summary judgment under the bulk distributor/component supplier doctrines, and successfully defended related product claims including those involving dual capacity exception to exclusive remedy doctrine.
Steele v. Nokia - Represent Nokia in this first-impression case in which the plaintiff has brought a products liability claim against Nokia arising out of the use of cellular technology in an automobile. The case is pending in Contra Costa County Superior Court.
Serve on the global product stewardship committee for international apparel company.
Represent international agricultural chemical manufacturer in product liability claims to alleged crop damage resulting from the use of a plant growth regulator, and provide domestic product stewardship advice to the company.
Represent pipe and fitting companies in class action litigation for alleged design and manufacturing defects resulting in premature corrosion, and related claims concerning pipes and fittings used in fire sprinkler systems.
As lead counsel to agricultural chemical manufacturer in actions alleging pesticide product defects resulting in diminished value of fruit crop, obtained summary judgment and dismissals with prejudice.
As West Coast counsel for a manufacturer of outdoor goods, successfully defended claims of design and manufacturing defects relating to outdoor grills and other products, including obtaining defense verdicts in state and federal trials.
Successfully prosecuted claims on behalf of medical group for reimbursement of expenses incurred for revision surgeries resulting from defective hip and knee implants.
Represent water districts and municipalities in prosecution of lawsuits involving defective polybutylene pipe laterals.
Represent concrete company in product defect litigation involving susceptibility of concrete foundations to deterioration from sulfate in soil in condominium development.
Represent agricultural chemical maker in litigation for alleged breach of contract and unfair business practices in research and development of agricultural chemicals.
Represent major life science company in product assessment and counseling, including compliance relating to TSCA.
Represented pharmaceutical company in EPA administrative enforcement action for alleged failure to comply with TSCA reporting requirements concerning chemicals used in manufacturing.
Represented manufacturer in EPA investigation and enforcement action for alleged failure to comply with FIFRA in manufacturing and labeling leather and fabric care products, and in related CPSC investigation.
Represent manufacturer of exercise equipment in a product liability lawsuit and provide product stewardship advice.
Defend commodity chemical manufacturer against design defect and failure to warn claims concerning soil and groundwater contamination from dry cleaners.
Defended manufacturer of a satellite payload for alleged component defects.
Represent manufacturer in a product liability action involving air conditioning units for hundreds of apartments in Guam, and concerning passenger and freight elevators installed in a major hotel on Guam.
Represented chemical company and its subsidiaries in personal injury, public health and property damage claims regarding the pesticide DBCP.
Represent manufacturers and distributors of various products in Proposition 65 litigation, including light bulbs, faucets, pressure-treated lumber, galvanized pipe and fasteners, lead crystal and other glassware, PVC coated tools, cable, wire, and hoses, carbonless copy paper, and bottled water.