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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 serves as lead national counsel in all U.S.-based product liability litigation relating to Merck’s Gardasil vaccine.

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 visionary trial lawyer with a great ability to connect with juries.

Tarek is as elite a trial lawyer as I have ever seen.

Tarek is the smartest person I have ever met.

Tarek is my north star and one of the best lawyers I have seen.

Tarek is who you want to try your most challenging cases. He is just superb.

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.

Joe Tomaselli is a spectacular attorney.

Joe is one the leading players in product liability work.

Joe is among the best in the country at medical and scientific expert development. He is also a brilliant strategist.

Joe Tomaselli is a big-picture thinker who is strategic and client-focused.

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 Baum is brilliant at bringing scientific nous and developing it in complex cases.

Ken is a true expert. He works with experts to deliver a simple and compelling narrative on the most complex issues.

Ken Baum is terrific at what he does.

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.

Shayna Cook is an incredible trial lawyer and litigator.

Shayna is among the very best trial lawyers in the country.

Shayna is as elite a trial lawyer as I have seen.

Shayna is a top-notch trial lawyer.

Shayna is an ascending rocket in terms of her profile.

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 strategic, and one could not ask for a better leader and motivator.

Brian is terrific. He has handled a huge calendar of mass tort matters.

Brian works tirelessly to achieve the best result for clients.

Brian is brilliant. He is an outstanding attorney and a wonderful partner.

As an attorney, Brian O'Donoghue is a three-dimensional chess player.

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

Andrew is incredibly effective and creative. He is great in discovery and also on the attack in court.

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 Ross is a great attorney at a brilliant firm.

Emma Ross is a superb, expert team leader.

Emma is always on the cutting-edge of issues and thinks strategically.

Ranked Lawyers at
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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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Emma Ross
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Emma Ross
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Product Liability: Pharmaceutical

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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Tarek Ismail
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Tarek Ismail
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