About

Provided by Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

Hunton defends complex tort litigation, including multi-plaintiff suits, multidistrict litigation, class actions, and individual plaintiff cases involving all types of products. We have represented clients involved in every stage of the product chain and across various industries, including manufacturers of pharmaceutical and medical devices, consumer products, industrial equipment, military and defense equipment, building materials and chemicals.

Our trial lawyers have litigated cases involving toxic torts, environmental liability, products liability, occupational injuries and public nuisance, among others, with substantial experience defending claims involving allegations of cancer, neurological damages and other long-latency diseases. We have handled cases involving air, water, soil and fire/explosion-related exposures and mass evacuations, and defended claims alleging exposure from a range of chemicals and natural-occurring substances. We serve as National Coordinating Counsel, regional, local and trial counsel in premises and products liability matters for a wide range of industries.

Our team has represented clients in consumer product class actions across the US. These cases typically allege that consumers relied on a manufacturer or retailer’s label claim, warranty, or material omission, and that the consumers were harmed by their purchase. We also advise clients on regulatory compliance and risk mitigation strategies for consumer product development and sales.

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Product Liability: Toxic Torts - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Hunton Andrews Kurth is highly regarded for its expert handling of toxic tort cases on behalf of major names in the chemicals, construction, manufacturing and energy sectors. The Virginia-headquartered firm is developing a strong national presence, serving as counsel in courts across the US. Its expertise spans environmental contamination and asbestos litigation, among other types.

Work Highlights

  • Hunton Andrews Kurth continued to represent Huntington Ingalls Industries as national strategic and trial counsel for its asbestos cases arising out of the Newport News Shipyard.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Alexandra B. Cunningham
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Alexandra B. Cunningham
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Alexandra Cunningham is frequently called upon for her toxic tort and environmental litigation experience. She is particularly adept at representing clients in asbestos-related claims.

Alexandra is a very smart strategic thinker, and she understands the client objectives. She's also very adept at identifying and working with expert witnesses and she has a network of consultants and contacts.

Alexandra is highly thought of and I've had very positive experiences working with her.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Product Liability: Toxic Torts

Alexandra B. Cunningham
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Members

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Georgia Lucier

Head of Department

Merideth Daly

Thomas Taylor

Thomas Waskom

Head of Department

Industries

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Aerospace/Defense

Chemicals

Manufacturing

Oil and Gas

Retail and Consumer Products