Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP, Product Liability & Mass Torts

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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

Chambers Review

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

Band 1

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. 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. Offers experience acting as national coordinating counsel in large multidistrict litigation.

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Work Highlights

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Goldman Ismail defended Medtronic in product liability litigation relating to MiniMed’s 600 Series Insulin Pump. Plaintiffs alleged that the pump suffered from a defect that caused one part of the pump to break and cause an over- or under-delivery of insulin.

Strengths

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"Goldman Ismail are among the most capable and talented lawyers. Their expertise is very deep, particularly in life sciences, and they are responsive and super-easy to work with."

Product Liability & Mass Torts: The Elite respondent
USA

"The team is excellent in every respect. They have outstanding trial counsel and a full backup team of impressive partners and associates. The lawyers are responsive, insightful and professional."

Product Liability & Mass Torts: The Elite respondent
USA

"Goldman Ismail are among the most capable and talented lawyers. Their expertise is very deep, particularly in life sciences, and they are responsive and super-easy to work with."

Product Liability & Mass Torts: The Elite respondent
USA

"The team is excellent in every respect. They have outstanding trial counsel and a full backup team of impressive partners and associates. The lawyers are responsive, insightful and professional."

Product Liability & Mass Torts: The Elite respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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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 top-notch trial attorney and an excellent strategist."

"Tarek is a renowned trial lawyer, he has fantastic trial instincts, is smart and clear and deliberates the key points very well."

"He delivers outstanding leadership, insight, arguments and witness examinations."

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Joe W Tomaselli Jr

Band 1

Joe Tomaselli is best known for his ability to lead expert science groups in constructing defense cases for high-profile life science entities.

"Joe has outstanding insight and provides strategic advice."

"He is a great strategist who we work closely with in many litigations."

"He is just exceptional and his ability to understand the science in a case is immense."

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Shayna Cook

Band 2

Shayna Cook is a prominent trial lawyer with a strong track record as lead counsel in MDLs, frequently acting for major pharmaceutical corporations.

"Shayna is a wonderful communicator with a very practical approach to getting the right answer."

"She is extremely talented and clients go to her with their most complicated cases."

"She is excellent at understanding scientific facts and has the ability to convey those facts to the jury through witness examinations."

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Ken Baum

Band 4

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.

"He is leading one of the most complicated cases. He's extremely talented and a sought-out specialist."

"Ken is the best science lawyer."

"He is an expert on key scientific issues and a super lawyer in that area."

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Brian O'Donoghue

Band 6

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 incredible litigator, strategist and client service provider."

"Brian is business-oriented and a great leader of teams."

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Emma Ross

Up and Coming

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

"Emma is extraordinarily smart, talented and incredibly impressive "

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