Product Liability: Regulatory
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Contact number
202 296 8700Chambers Review
Crowell & Moring has an impressive practice counseling a broad range of clients including pharmaceutical, automotive, transportation and medical device manufacturers. The firm provides regulatory and litigation advice related to product liability matters involving the CPSC and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It has extensive experience in class action and multidistrict litigation, including disputes involving environmental damage claims.
Work Highlights
- Crowell & Moring defended Olaplex Holdings in a lawsuit filed by plaintiffs alleging that Olaplex products caused them to suffer various injuries, including hair loss and hair breakage and sought relief for their alleged personal injuries. Plaintiffs also asserted warranty, negligence, product liability, consumer protection and unjust enrichment claims.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Crowell team's breadth of experience as a whole is impressive and the firm offers an expert in numerous areas that are relevant to our business. The attorneys are communicative and easy to work with and provide a high level of advice and service."
"Attorneys at Crowell get answers quickly and efficiently and communicate directly. They understand business needs and objectives and get the job done."
"Crowell & Moring took control of the strategy and executed it flawlessly, efficiently and effectively. The firm provides high service levels and responds promptly to any questions."
"The Crowell team's breadth of experience as a whole is impressive and the firm offers an expert in numerous areas that are relevant to our business. The attorneys are communicative and easy to work with and provide a high level of advice and service."
"Attorneys at Crowell get answers quickly and efficiently and communicate directly. They understand business needs and objectives and get the job done."
"Crowell & Moring took control of the strategy and executed it flawlessly, efficiently and effectively. The firm provides high service levels and responds promptly to any questions."
Notable Practitioners
Cheryl Falvey is noted for her considerable expertise advising clients on regulatory issues, including risk assessments, product recalls and CPSC investigations.
"Cheryl does an amazing job in very difficult circumstances."
"She is as good as it gets in this field and has done incredible things for us. She navigates great results and always has a map to the right outcome."
Andrew Kaplan is held in high regard for the caliber of his advocacy in product liability litigation. He serves as chair of the firm's mass tort, product and consumer litigation group.
"Andrew is incredibly commercial and efficient in providing analysis. He presents his findings very well and his writing is clear and concise. He's just a pleasure to work with."
"Andrew is a highly astute attorney who is personable, knowledgeable and to the point."
Matthew Cohen is noted for his experience advising consumer product and automotive manufacturers on compliance and enforcement issues concerning the Consumer Product Safety Commission and other agencies.
"Matthew is detail-oriented and a creative problem solver. He is communicative with clients and pleasant to work with."
Ranked Lawyers at
Crowell & Moring LLP
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