Litigation: Product Liability
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Provided by McMillan LLP
McMillan’s product liability lawyers have garnered international recognition for expertise in defending product liability suits and class actions. Our unparalleled strength and depth in this area is recognized by the world’s leading manufacturers and distributors, who regularly retain us to defend their products and their brands.
McMillan’s product liability team works collaboratively with our industry specialists and lawyers in our class action practice. As a firm, we are committed to delivering creative solutions that help clients successfully defend against — or ideally, avoid — costly and potentially damaging liability cases.
Our product liability lawyers help clients by advising on industry-specific or general compliance and regulatory issues; assisting with product recalls and crisis management; defending against libel, slander and improper claims; helping assess potential financial and enterprise risks; and prosecuting counterclaims for product tampering or extortion.
Chambers Review
McMillan has a notable product liability group that is recognised for its litigation skill set as well as its experience of regulatory and risk management issues. The firm is active in the automotive and pharmaceutical sectors, with additional expertise in relation to consumer products, food and drink, and technology. The team counsels trade associations and large corporations on regulatory matters and advises on interactions with government agencies and authorities. It is recognised for its ability to achieve early disposition in the pre-certification stage of class actions, as well as coordinating the successful defence of national litigation actions.
Work Highlights
- McMillan LLP defended Honda Canada in class action proceedings initiated in British Colombia and Québec concerning the recall of vehicles equipped with an allegedly defective Denso Fuel Pump.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"McMillan have great knowledge of our business and are very capable of handling very technical complex matters."
"McMillan has seasoned lawyers across Canada to handle complex and sophisticated product liability matters."
"Even in the face of extremely complex matters, the team at McMillan handles the matters with ease."
"McMillan have great knowledge of our business and are very capable of handling very technical complex matters."
"McMillan has seasoned lawyers across Canada to handle complex and sophisticated product liability matters."
"Even in the face of extremely complex matters, the team at McMillan handles the matters with ease."
Notable Practitioners
Co-head of the class action group, Scott Maidment is held in high regard for the strength of his product liability practice in Toronto. He possesses substantial class action experience, with notable activity in the pharmaceutical, electronics and automotive industries, as well as on novel and complex cases.
"Scott's advocacy skills in the courtroom are really a notch above, and his client management skills are likewise impressive."
"He is a very sophisticated litigator for complex cases."
Lindsay Lorimer is recognised for her wide-ranging product liability experience. From her Toronto base, she handles automotive-related cases, as well as numerous other types of consumer products.
"Lindsay is an obviously skilled lawyer who is extremely smart and quick to provide solutions."
"Lindsay provides practical and timely guidance helping companies navigate and comply with Canadian regulations."
Lisa Parliament continues to enhance her already notable reputation as a litigator, with her product liability experience extending to the automotive industry, among others. She advises on contentious matters from the firm's Toronto office.
"Lisa is an adept and strategic litigator who is both knowledgeable in product liability matters and has a deep understanding of our company, which aids in her ability to defend us."
Rachel Cooper is a respected lawyer at McMillan who regularly assists clients with complex product liability defence matters. She is noted for representing leading corporates and manufacturers in disputes across an array of sectors.
"Rachel continuously provides top-notch legal service to our company."
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