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We have defended major pharmaceutical, chemical, and medical-device companies in some of the most significant products liability litigation in the past decade. In both mass tort and stand-alone cases, Goldman Ismail lawyers serve our clients in a variety of ways, including as lead national counsel, coordinating counsel, science and expert team leads, and trial counsel. We apply our scientific and technical expertise to develop a simple theory of the case and present a clear and persuasive defense to a judge or jury.

Representative matters include:


  • Roundup Litigation: The firm represents Bayer and Monsanto in state and federal products liability litigation related to Roundup® herbicide, both as trial counsel and in expert witness development.
  • Magnevist Litigation: Goldman Ismail serves as lead counsel for Bayer in numerous products liability cases involving Magnevist®, a contrast dye used in MRI scans. The firm successfully opposed MDL consolidation in cases alleging Gadolinium Deposition Diseases and won key Daubert victories in the first court to consider such challenges.
  • Mirena IUD Litigation: As lead national counsel for Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. in two separate mass tort litigations concerning Mirena®, an intrauterine device, Goldman Ismail twice procured major Daubert and summary judgment victories that led to dismissals of thousands of cases.
  • Ethicon Pelvic Mesh Litigation
  • Synchromed Litigation
  • AndroGel Litigation
  • Xarelto Litigation
  • Fosamax Litigation


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Product Liability & Mass Torts: The Elite - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Goldman Ismail is a respected litigation boutique that is commended for its strength in trial advocacy and its command of complex data underpinning technical cases. The team demonstrates expert strength in high-profile mass tort and product liability disputes involving drugs and medical devices, attracting an impressive roster of blue-chip pharmaceutical clients. The lawyers offers experience acting as national coordinating counsel in large multidistrict litigation.

Work Highlights

  • Goldman Ismail served as lead national counsel for Merck & Co in all US-based products liability litigation relating to the Gardasil vaccine. Plaintiffs allege that Gardasil inoculations caused a wide variety of injuries, such as postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Tarek Ismail
Tarek Ismail
Star Individuals
Tarek Ismail is esteemed for his handling of high-profile pharmaceutical product liability cases. He is also highlighted for his work in medical device litigation and toxic torts alongside his strength in antitrust class actions.

Tarek is a fantastic trial lawyer. He is matter-of-fact, reasonable, and has a really great presence in the courtroom.

Tarek is an incredible trial lawyer who is great to work with.

Joe W Tomaselli Jr
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Joe W Tomaselli Jr
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Joe Tomaselli is best known for his ability to lead expert science groups in constructing defense cases for high-profile life science entities.
Shayna Cook
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Shayna Cook
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Shayna Cook is a prominent trial lawyer with a strong track record as lead counsel in MDLs, frequently acting for major pharmaceutical corporations.

She is the best trial lawyer in the country. She is amazing.

Shayna is outstanding.

She is down to earth, capable, and very bright.

Shayna Cook is organized, methodical and has a no nonsense approach. She is really well liked by the jury because she is well prepared, and is an aggressive advocate for her clients.

Ken Baum
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Ken Baum
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Ken Baum is experienced in advising on the scientific aspects of drug and medical device litigation, as well as handling expert witness preparation during major MDLs.

Ken is a terrific lawyer who is great to work with.

Ken is the best science lawyer in the country. He works incredibly hard to stay in front of every issue.

Brian O'Donoghue
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Brian O'Donoghue
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Brian O'Donoghue advises clients on a broad range of product liability litigation and has significant experience handling claims on behalf of large corporations.

Brian is an outstanding strategic thinker and leader. He is always thinking about how to help his clients.

Brain is just exquisite. He is a fabulous leader.

He is the best of the best I've worked with in term of being able to manage litigation from a project management perspective.

Andrew Rima
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Andrew Rima
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Up and Coming

Andrew Rima is recognized for representing pharmaceutical companies and other manufacturers in complex mass tort litigation.

Andrew is a great partner.

Emma Ross
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Emma Ross
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Emma Ross enjoys a solid reputation for her product liability practice advising pharmaceutical and medical device companies in high-stakes litigation.

Emma is brilliant.

Emma is one of the brightest attorneys I have the privilege of working with.

She develops cutting-edge legal strategies and is a pleasure to work with.

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Product Liability & Mass Torts

Tarek Ismail
Tarek Ismail
Star Individuals
Shayna Cook
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Shayna Cook
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Joe W Tomaselli Jr
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Joe W Tomaselli Jr
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Ken Baum
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Ken Baum
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Brian O'Donoghue
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Brian O'Donoghue
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Andrew Rima
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Andrew Rima
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Up and Coming
Emma Ross
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Emma Ross
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Up and Coming
Product Liability: Pharmaceutical

Joe W Tomaselli Jr
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Joe W Tomaselli Jr
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Tarek Ismail
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Tarek Ismail
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