Product Liability
With experienced litigators in every state, we defend and protect our clients against claims that can threaten their business, whether the threat comes from a single plaintiff, a class action or an MDL.
When a client confronts a claim, whether it is a presuit demand or a formal lawsuit, we evaluate the potential exposure quickly and we immediately formulate a strategy for the most cost-effective handling and outcome. We advocate for early settlement where advantageous, use alternative dispute resolution where appropriate and routinely take cases to trial when it makes business sense for our clients.
We seek to eliminate claims early and aggressively in litigation and we have extensive experience and an impressive record of success at trial. We represent clients in some of the most challenging jurisdictions in the country.
GRSM represents chemical companies, vehicle manufacturers, pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers, machine manufacturers, amusement park ride manufacturers, helicopter manufacturers and consumer product manufacturers in product liability litigation.
Our lawyers include engineers, toxicologists, epidemiologists and former OSHA inspectors, allowing us to present the best case to judges and juries. Our trial attorneys aggressively litigate claims in all 50 states and in mass-tort litigation.
We also provide effective counsel on the liability aspects of designing, testing, manufacturing and marketing new products, and we proactively assist clients in reviewing product warnings, use instructions and owner’s manuals.
We have experience with claims against automotive products, systems, sub-systems, and components including allegations of defects related to airbags, seat belts/restraints, fuel systems, vehicle control and stability systems, autonomous vehicles and advanced automotive technologies.
GRSM has more than two decades of experience representing domestic and foreign food and beverage manufacturers, processors, suppliers, distributors, and hospitality companies in product liability and contamination litigation resulting from food-borne pathogens. We also provide counseling on claims prevention, insurance, crisis management, regulatory compliance and related issues.
We have served as regional and national counsel in multiparty litigation involving food and beverage products, dietary supplements, appetite suppressants and more.
Our lawyers have experience in litigation involving orthopedic implants, breast implants, latex gloves, ophthalmic devices, pharmaceuticals, and other FDA-regulated products. We offer comprehensive services, including litigation defense, regulatory compliance, and risk management for manufacturers and distributors of pharmaceutical and medical devices.
We know that the best business policy is to avoid claims altogether. We counsel our clients on tort and product-related issues and trends in the law to educate and protect them from potential litigation. We evaluate pre-litigation claims, inspect potentially dangerous conditions and render opinions on issues of concern.