Litigation: Product Liability
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Provided by McCarter & English, LLP
McCarter’s litigators are known for their broad experience in business litigation, including traditional business tort, contract, and unfair trade practice claims; securities litigation; misappropriation of trade secrets claims; white collar criminal defense; commercial real estate and construction disputes; ERISA litigation; financial services disputes; intellectual property litigation; employment litigation; product liability matters; and related appeals. Our team represents Fortune 500 companies, global manufacturers, start-ups, and private clients.
McCarter’s Product Liability group represents manufacturers of consumer products, pharmaceuticals and medical devices, and industrial machines. Our attorneys serve as national, regional, and local counsel; defense medical counsel; and lead counsel in consolidated and multidistrict litigations. We also have defended many consumer protection class actions involving NJ's Consumer Fraud Act and TCCWNA. Our Product Liability attorneys have filed numerous amicus briefs in landmark appeals at the request of industry and trade groups. We are counsel of record in over 200 published cases and regularly try cases, including several that have been cited by the National Law Journal as Defense Verdicts of the Year.
Chambers Review
McCarter & English is distinguished for its expansive litigation capabilities and an outstanding reputation in New Jersey. The practice offers a first-class group of civil litigators with strength in a full range of complex commercial disputes, securities litigation and antitrust matters. The firm's market-leading product liability practice covers disputes in a range of fields, including consolidated and multidistrict litigation, and is lauded in the insurance litigation space, with an insurance coverage group that regularly excels on behalf of policyholder clients. McCarter & English is in high demand among clients from wide-ranging industry sectors, including pharmaceutical companies, sporting entities and manufacturers.
Work Highlights
- McCarter & English successfully defended Surgical Care Affiliates, obtaining the complete dismissal of all counts at the motion to dismiss stage in a medical malpractice action in New Jersey Superior Court.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have the bench and experience to handle complex and sophisticated matters."
"I feel they are very attentive to the detail and leave no stone unturned."
"They have the bench and experience to handle complex and sophisticated matters."
"I feel they are very attentive to the detail and leave no stone unturned."
Notable Practitioners
David Kott routinely acts on behalf of companies within the manufacturing and industrial sectors in class actions.
"His attentiveness and responsiveness is definitely a key strength."
Edward Fanning frequently defends medical device manufacturers against product liability claims. He offers notable skill in handling large class actions.
"I think he is a fantastic lawyer. He is both good as a strategist and in terms of oral advocacy."
Gregory Hindy is well regarded for his broad litigation practice, which includes complex securities disputes. He offers significant experience representing clients in both state and federal trials.
"Greg is very attentive to details. He explains everything about the case and he always makes himself available."
William Wallach handles a range of commercial disputes and has recent experience representing companies within the logistics sector.
"He's terrific."
Natalie Mantell is a talented litigator highlighted for her expertise on behalf of pharmaceutical and medical technologies clients in product liability litigation.
"Natalie is very smart, she shines on appellate issues."
"She is a dynamic, impressive lawyer."
Ranked Lawyers at
McCarter & English, LLP
New Jersey
Members
Provided by McCarter & English, LLP
Adam Budesheim
Daniel P. D'Alessandro
Debra M. Perry
Geoffrey N. Rosamond
Gregory J. Hindy
James A. Kosch
John C. Garde
John C. Kelly
Joseph Boccassini
Joseph R. Scholz
Laura L. Kyler
Louis A. Chiafullo
Mary Gabriel
Matthew G. Wapner
Matthew J. Tharney
Natalie S. Watson
Nicholas M. Insua
Penelope M. Taylor
Richard A. Beran
Steven H. Weisman
Thomas J. Goodwin
Thomas W. Ladd
William T. Reilly
Zane C. Riester
Industries
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Aerospace & Defence
Banks
Charities / Not for Profit
Chemicals
Commercial & Professional Services
Construction & Materials
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Education
Financial Services
Food & Drink Producers
Health Care
Insurance
Mining & Metals
Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences
Private Clients / Individuals
Real Estate
Retail
Software & Computer Services
Sports
Technology, Hardware & Electronics
Telecommunications
Transportation