Product Liability & Mass Torts

Longstanding reputation as a premier firm for product liability cases in the tobacco industry. Also active in other product areas, including pharmaceuticals, toxic tort and consumer fraud. Strong track record in the defense of consumer class actions, and also offers significant expertise in appellate proceedings. Notable for its strong trial capabilities. Extensive national and global presence supports its handling of large-scale disputes.

Sources say: "They are very well respected and have a very deep knowledge base in tobacco litigation."

Market commentators note: "Jones Day has tremendous depth and uniformly good lawyers at both the senior and junior end."

"Jones Day is a very strong team," say clients, who go on to praise its "very strong former Supreme Court clerks, very talented brief writers and appellate lawyers."

Represented Walmart in all aspects of opioid litigation on a nationwide basis.

Frank Bayuk comes recommended for his notable trial capabilities, which include a range of individual and mass tort actions arising from industries such as tobacco and life sciences.
"An outstanding lawyer and a formidable litigator." "He is an excellent trial lawyer - very innovative, with a very broad knowledge base."

Stephanie Parker leads the firm's product liability litigation practice and is an eminent trial lawyer in tobacco and in pharmaceutical trials.
"She is the best trial lawyer I know - she has a tremendous amount of experience and a wealth of knowledge." "Stephanie Parker's keen intelligence, attention to detail, work ethic and judgment developed over three decades of handling 'bet the company' litigation are combined with her integrity, grace and humility to make her one of the most respected litigators in the country today."

Theodore Grossman excels in defending against consumer class actions, drawing on experience in trials across the US.
"A quality and really good lawyer." "He shows excellent judgment each step of the way and knows how to be part of a team."