Production Liability Lawsuits

Backed by more than 125 researchers and analysts with advanced degrees, the trial teams at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. (SHB) are more than prepared to field the complex questions and manage the high degree of detail frequently found in production liability lawsuits. Known for our exceptional courtroom performance in defending production liability lawsuits, we are represented by skilled teams that combine both innovative and time-tested techniques designed to reduce case management expenses and streamline the legal process.

We have defended countless production liability lawsuits, also referred to as product liability lawsuits, in many industries. Our skilled attorneys have represented industry giants in the tobacco, pharmaceutical and product manufacturing arenas in all phases of litigation since 1986. In tobacco litigation, we have represented Philip Morris and Lorillard Tobacco Company in individual lawsuits throughout the United States, acting as trial counsel in the first union trust fund class action reimbursement case, which resulted in a defense verdict in 1999 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.

Product recalls often result in production liability lawsuits. We have represented domestic and international consumer product manufacturers in recalls before the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and in related liability matters.

In commercial production liability lawsuits, we have defended pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers in numerous disputes, including contract and tort-based disputes between current and former pharmaceutical joint venture partners, licensor-licensee litigation and defamation actions. In addition, we have been involved in substantial litigations involving individual and putative class action claims brought by individual consumers and third party payors.

The medical community often faces production liability lawsuits, including those dealing with hip and knee implants, DES, Depo-Medrol and Halcion. We also have tried a variety of non-products liability cases.

If you or your organization faces potential production liability lawsuits, seek the counsel of SHB. You’ll benefit from our professionalism and experience. Contact us today.