Product Liability: Mainly Claimant
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Market-leading practice, pre-eminent in individual and group claims relating to defective products and group actions, with significant expertise in medical negligence and abuse claims
There is continued growth in claims involving medical negligence and medical devices
We handle a varied, complex and high-profile case load including claims, currently including:
- Boeing 737 MAX, claims against Boeing in the USA following the crash of Ethiopian Airlines flight 302.
- Lariam (Mefloquine) claims against the Ministry of Defence
- Transvaginal Mesh (TVM) claims against Johnson & Johnson
- Claims arising from Human Growth Hormone related Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD)
- Defective implantable cardiac devices (ICDs) and pacemakers
- Environmental exposure claims (e.g. arising from carbon monoxide poisoning)
- Claims under the Association of British Pharmaceutical Industry compensation guidelines relating to clinical trials (drugs and medical devices)
- Cosmetic products including dermal fillers (including group actions and individual claims)
- Other defective medical devices, including heater/cooler machinery, replacement joint implants,
- Non-medical product liability claims, including vehicles, e-cigarettes, bicycles, and other consumer goods such as tumble-dryers and fridge freezers
- Investigating claims arising from Allergan breast implants
A number of team members are recognised as notable practitioners and are APIL or AvMA accredited and we have expertise in cross-border claims
Chambers Review
Irwin Mitchell's Sheffield-based group actions and product liability department is a robust claimant practice that continues to be involved in significant group litigation, as well as individual product liability claims, both domestically and in foreign jurisdictions. Alongside renown for its key role in many well-publicised cases concerning defective medical devices and pharmaceutical products, the team is also celebrated for roles concerning carbon monoxide exposure, defective aerospace components, electrical devices and other consumer goods.
Work Highlights
- Irwin Mitchell acted for four British families in their claims against Boeing as a result of the crash of Ethiopian Airlines flight ET302.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Irwin Mitchell has very assertive lawyers who fight hard for their clients. They are very tactical and highly capable."
"Irwin Mitchell has a massive bench with good, technical lawyers."
"Irwin Mitchell is a fantastic group. The team has excellent judgement and a fighting spirit."
"Irwin Mitchell has very assertive lawyers who fight hard for their clients. They are very tactical and highly capable."
"Irwin Mitchell has a massive bench with good, technical lawyers."
"Irwin Mitchell is a fantastic group. The team has excellent judgement and a fighting spirit."
Notable Practitioners
Sallie Booth is an impressive performer in a wide range of product liability matters, and is particularly noted for her work on matters where product liability and medical negligence intersect. She also handles claims arising out of the aerospace sector and defective consumer products.
"Sallie is highly experienced and does a lot of the larger matters."
"Sallie is exceptional."
Tim Annett is a popular choice for claimants seeking representation in product liability disputes and is particularly adept at claims arising out of personal injury caused by defective products, including automotive, consumer and medical products.
"Tim is highly tactical and strategic. He is willing to listen to advice from counsel and has a lot of experience at managing group claims."
"Tim has a vast amount of experience and is well respected by his opponents."
Natalie Truman specialises in claims arising from medical products but also has an impressive caseload concerning defective consumer goods. She has experience of involvement in large-scale group actions as well as unitary cases.
"Natalie is a good up-and-coming individual whose judgement is valued."
"Natalie impresses with her document management skills. She marshals detail well."
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