Product Liability: Toxic Torts
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 1
Contact number
+1 215 994 4000About
Provided by Dechert LLP
For decades, members of Dechert’s team have been lead counsel in many of the most complex, high-profile tort and consumer fraud matters, including in the following industries; pharmaceuticals, medical products and devices, asbestos, chemicals, smokeless tobacco, agriculture, foods, alcoholic beverages, computers, consumer products, and building materials.
Our practice group has handled mass tort matters that include: MDLs and state-court coordinated actions; enforcement actions by Attorneys General; environmental and toxic torts; RICO claims; state consumer-fraud and deceptive-practice claims; claims for medical monitoring; claims based on market share liability and novel theories of causation; and high-stakes cases where plaintiffs seek punitive damages. We also advise clients on warning and recall issues, responsible document creation, and retention programs, public relations and communication strategies, and other methods for mitigating current and future litigation risks.
Dechert has successfully litigated large-scale, high-profile cases at the trial and appellate levels in both state and federal courts. A long history of experience has given us a deep understanding of the court systems in numerous U.S. states. On the federal level, we’ve successfully litigated cases before the U.S. Supreme Court as well as federal and state appeals courts nationwide.
Chambers Review
Dechert houses impressive capabilities in the product liability and mass torts space. It is renowned for its expertise in toxic torts litigation and also possesses a wealth of experience representing major names in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. The team skillfully coordinates major multidistrict product liability litigation as well as offering notable prowess in appellate matters.
Work Highlights
- Dechert scored a significant victory on behalf of Plum, PBC in a multidefendant baby food heavy metals personal injury case, in which the plaintiff alleged the defendant's baby foods caused autism and ADHD.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Dechert's lawyers are far superior writers and much more tactical in their approach, with really impressive judgment. They are reliable and prepared to think creatively and strategically."
"It's a very good firm that is active and recognized in the sector."
"Dechert's lawyers are far superior writers and much more tactical in their approach, with really impressive judgment. They are reliable and prepared to think creatively and strategically."
"It's a very good firm that is active and recognized in the sector."
Notable Practitioners
Robert Heim is a well-respected trial lawyer who has acted on a number of significant product liability cases in pharmaceuticals and medical devices.
Douglas Fleming is an experienced product liability litigator, distinguished by his expert handling of environmental toxic torts and insurance disputes.
Mark Cheffo is highly experienced as both national coordinator and trial counsel for numerous mass torts in the pharmaceutical and environmental spaces.
"He is a strategic thinker, has the ability to form relationships and is an extraordinarily likable deal maker. He is the brains of the litigation and has a keen legal mind, is a master of detail and knows all of the facts of litigation."
"He is one of most sophisticated product liability mass tort defense lawyers in the country."
Ranked Lawyers at
Dechert LLP
USA - Nationwide