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Product Liability: Automobile - USA - Nationwide
What the Team is Known For
Dykema Gossett is a well-regarded automotive product liability firm with particular strength in Detroit. It excels across both mass torts and consumer class actions. The team frequently represents major automobile clients in MDLs and large-scale economic loss cases, with further strengths in personal injury lawsuits and product defect litigation. Its expertise includes acting as local, regional and national counsel.
Work Highlights
Dykema Gossett successfully defended Nissan North America in a jury trial where the plaintiff alleged that a recalled wire harness was defective and caused wrongful death.
Notable practitioners
James Feeney is an accomplished trial lawyer and is frequently sought after by major automotive industry names to handle high-stakes multi-court product liability cases.
He is the best of the best.
He is excellent.
John Thomas is a fine choice of counsel for large automotive manufacturers facing complex consumer class actions, as well as appellate litigation.
John is a thought leader.
Krista Lenart offers notable expertise in defending automotive sector clients against consumer class actions and multidistrict litigation.
Krista provides top-tier work product. She is responsive and so committed to understanding our business.
Michael Cooney leads the firm's litigation department and has a strong track record acting as national and regional trial counsel for major automotive manufacturers and suppliers.
Michael is a very successful trial lawyer.