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Bennett Jones LLP

Litigation: Product Liability

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From regulatory compliance to high-stakes class action litigation, our multidisciplinary team provides an unmatched blend of experience and specialized expertise, making us one of Canada’s most trusted national law firms in this space. With a long history and deep roots across the country—including a strong presence in Quebec—we provide advice tailored to the distinct demands of every jurisdiction.

Bringing a product to market in Canada takes more than compliance—it demands strategy, foresight and trusted legal guidance. At Bennett Jones, our product regulation lawyers and product liability litigators work with you to navigate complex regulatory issues, manage your risks, defend your brand and uncover opportunities at every stage of your product’s lifecycle.

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Litigation: Product Liability - Nationwide - Canada

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Bennett Jones has a strong product liability and regulation practice with a notable offering in the automotive, pharmaceutical and life sciences industries. It is regularly engaged in class action defence for prominent market players, drawing from a specialised knowledge base in providing support across each stage of potential product claims. Its lawyers are relied upon by clients for contractual and regulatory analysis and risk management right up to trial.

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Work Highlights

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  • Bennett Jones represented Pharmascience in opioid class actions brought by governments and consumers across Canada alleging that manufacturers misrepresented the risks and benefits of opioid products and contributed to opioid‑related harms.

Strengths

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  • Everyone I work with is amazing at Bennett Jones.

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  • Bennett Jones is extremely responsive and demonstrates a strong understanding of how to manage and communicate with clients, tailoring updates and advice to meet the needs of both legal and business stakeholders.
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  • The firm is very thorough, detail-oriented and informative.

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  • Bennett Jones offers sophisticated, pragmatic and strategic advice, and consistently strong execution across all phases of litigation.

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  • Bennett Jones goes the extra mile.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Cheryl Woodin
    Cheryl Woodin

    Cheryl Woodin

    Cheryl Woodin has a client roster featuring a number of significant automotive and pharmaceutical companies. She is based out of Toronto, from where she is regularly instructed on product liability class action suits across Canada, particularly British Columbia.

    • A strength of Cheryl's is that she know our business very well.

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    • Cheryl Woodin is my first call for sensitive issues.

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    • Cheryl is our star litigator.

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  • Michael Eizenga
    Michael Eizenga

    Michael Eizenga

    Michael Eizenga is a distinguished practitioner who splits his time between Vancouver and Toronto, with a particularly prominent position in Canada's class action field. He is regularly instructed for his counsel on high-profile and high-value medical product liability cases.

    • Michael Eizenga is a well respected class actions lawyer.

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    • Michael is good big-picture strategist with inside knowledge and a strong background in product liability matters.

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  • Ashley L. Paterson
    Ashley L. Paterson

    Ashley L. Paterson

    Ashley Paterson is a highly regarded product liability and class actions defence lawyer who represents manufacturers and other companies in complex consumer protection, privacy and product-related disputes. She is particularly noted for her expertise in pharmaceutical and medical device litigation, as well as her experience coordinating high-stakes, multijurisdictional product liability proceedings across Canada.

    • Ashley is always responsive and clear.
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    • Her advice is thoughtful, well-reasoned and grounded in a deep understanding of both the legal issues and our business objectives.

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    • Ashley is an excellent lawyer and advocate. She keeps clients’ interests in mind and advocates for them.

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    • Ashley is great to work with. She is very savvy, responsive and client-centric.

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  • Ilan Ishai
    Ilan Ishai

    Ilan Ishai

    Ilan Ishai is a highly regarded litigator who has notable experience defending vehicle manufacturers in significant class actions, often arising from defects.

    • Ilan Ishai has incredible knowledge of class actions.

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    • Ilan is skilled in his area, provides great service and is thoughtful.

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    • He is great in getting us successful resolutions.

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  • Ethan Schiff
    Ethan Schiff

    Ethan Schiff

    Ethan Schiff has a burgeoning product liability practice. He has experience handling defect claims arising from motor vehicles and medical devices.
    • Ethan is always prompt, clear and effective.
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