Product Liability & Mass Torts: Highly Regarded
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 1
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Provided by Norton Rose Fulbright
Our depth and breadth of experience makes us a go-to firm for product liability and mass torts, with a specific focus on the automotive, toxic tort and life sciences industries. We offer market-leading industry and legal knowledge which allows us to provide integrated solutions to the ever changing challenges our clients face daily.
Whether the strategy calls for proactive risk management, the vigorous defense of claims or a negotiated settlement, we provide sound advice and creative solutions to clients throughout the supply chain, including advice designed to help minimize legal costs and the risk of reputational damage. As part of our 24/7 incident support service, our global team is always available to provide immediate advice and assistance in the event of a product safety or product liability incident. Our “one-stop shop” means we can manage and coordinate a global response through our network of offices and specialist teams.
As the number and complexity of proceedings is increasing across the world, clients need a legal team that can combine solid legal experience with deep knowledge of sectors in which such claims arise, such as life sciences and healthcare (including pharmaceuticals and medical devices) , energy, transport (including automotive, aerospace and recreational vehicles), construction and engineering, consumer products, retail, food and beverage and manufacturing.
Chambers Review
Norton Rose Fulbright has a broad product liability practice, with experience spanning pharmaceutical, medical device and automobile product lines. It is also noted for its expert handling of toxic tort claims. The firm maintains strong links with major entities in the petrochemical industry. It has a strong platform and trial experience, attracting a diverse national and multinational client base. Its attorneys defend product liability cases of all sizes, from single-plaintiff claims to large multijurisdictional litigation.
Work Highlights
- Norton Rose Fulbright led the defense for Conagra Brands in a product liability case arising from alleged burn injuries from aerosol cooking spray products.
Strengths
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"The entire team was very helpful in getting this matter resolved."
"Norton Rose is very prominent in the market."
"The entire team was very helpful in getting this matter resolved."
"Norton Rose is very prominent in the market."
Notable Practitioners
William Troutman is noted for his considerable strength in a wide array of product safety and compliance matters. His expertise is frequently sought after by manufacturers spanning the consumer products, food and automotive sectors, among others.
"He is an excellent attorney and I enjoy working with him."
"William is a fantastic lawyer and has a known reputation in the industry."
Jonathan Skidmore is a go-to trial lawyer for mass torts across the pharmaceutical and medical device space, as well as personal injury cases and automotive litigation.
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Industries
Provided by Norton Rose Fulbright
Automobiles & Parts
Banks
Chemicals
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Energy
Financial Services
Health Care
Insurance
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Technology, Hardware & Electronics
Transportation