Litigation: Product Liability
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
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Bennett Jones has a solid product liability and regulation practice with a notable offering in the automotive, pharmaceutical and life sciences industries. It is regularly engaged in class action defence for prominent market players, drawing from a specialised knowledge base in providing support across each stage of potential product claims. Its lawyers are relied upon by clients for contractual and regulatory analysis and risk management right up to trial. Bennett Jones offers additional expertise in international trade and competition law.
Work Highlights
- Bennett Jones LLP acted for Canadian Pacific Railway Company in a proposed class action relating to a fire that destroyed the village of Lytton, BC.
Strengths
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"I am very pleased with the knowledge within the team and the level of details in their legal opinion and strategy."
"The firm has strong organisational expertise in conducting class action litigation and displays sound judgement and advice with comprehensive strategic thinking."
"I am very pleased with the knowledge within the team and the level of details in their legal opinion and strategy."
"The firm has strong organisational expertise in conducting class action litigation and displays sound judgement and advice with comprehensive strategic thinking."
Notable Practitioners
Cheryl Woodin has a client roster featuring a number of significant automotive and pharmaceutical companies. She is based out of Toronto, from where she is regularly instructed on product liability class action suits across Canada, particularly British Columbia.
"Her methods and execution are consistently meticulous, while her understanding of legal principles and their application is unparalleled."
"She is a very experienced litigator with excellent court presence."
Michael Eizenga is a distinguished practitioner who splits his time between Vancouver and Toronto, with a particularly prominent position in Canada's class action field. He is regularly instructed for his counsel on high-profile and high-value medical product liability cases.
"Mike is an excellent strategist and advocate."
Ashley Paterson is based out of the firm's Toronto office, where she is increasingly recognised for her product liability practice.
"I love working with Ashley. She is smart, responsive and really generates trust with her clients."
"Ashley is professional, insightful and thorough."
Ilan Ishai is an up-and-coming partner at Bennett Jones. He has notable experience defending vehicle manufacturers in significant class actions, often arising from defects.
"Ilan Ishai is incredibly pragmatic, responsive and bright. Sometimes you need a fearless advocator who will fight for you, and that's Ilan."
Ethan Schiff has a burgeoning product liability practice. He has experience handling defect claims arising from motor vehicles and medical devices.
"Ethan always outlines different options when strategising, and then outlines his legal opinion and why, which is very helpful."
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