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McMillan LLP

Litigation: Product Liability

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McMillan LLP

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McMillan’s product liability lawyers have garnered international recognition for expertise in defending product liability suits and class actions. Our unparalleled strength and depth in this area is recognized by the world’s leading manufacturers and distributors, who regularly retain us to defend their products and their brands.

McMillan’s product liability team works collaboratively with our industry specialists and lawyers in our class action practice. As a firm, we are committed to delivering creative solutions that help clients successfully defend against — or ideally, avoid — costly and potentially damaging liability cases.

Our product liability lawyers help clients by advising on industry-specific or general compliance and regulatory issues; assisting with product recalls and crisis management; defending against libel, slander and improper claims; helping assess potential financial and enterprise risks; and prosecuting counterclaims for product tampering or extortion.

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Litigation: Product Liability - Nationwide - Canada

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

McMillan has a notable product liability group that is recognised for its litigation skill set as well as its experience of regulatory and risk management issues. The firm is active in the automotive and pharmaceutical sectors, with additional expertise in relation to consumer products, food and drink, and technology. The team counsels trade associations and large corporations on regulatory matters and advises on interactions with government agencies and authorities.

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Strengths

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  • McMillan lawyers demonstrate that they are smart, skilled and importantly, that they know how to talk to a business.

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  • I send very complex matters to McMillan and they are handled efficiently and with great results.

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  • McMillan has significant depth, a client-first approach and respond in a timely manner always.

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  • McMillan has a team to address any issue.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • J Scott Maidment
    J Scott Maidment

    J Scott Maidment

    Scott Maidment is held in high regard for the strength of his product liability practice in Toronto. He possesses substantial class action experience, with notable activity in the pharmaceutical, electronics and automotive industries, as well as on novel and complex cases.

    • Scott is a strong counsel with strong judgement.

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  • Lindsay Lorimer
    Lindsay Lorimer

    Lindsay Lorimer

    Lindsay Lorimer is recognised for her wide-ranging product liability experience. From her Toronto base, she handles automotive-related cases, as well as numerous other types of consumer products.
    • Lindsay is highly competent and experienced.
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    • Lindsay has shown a real investment in the client relationship and client service.

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    • Lindsay tackles problems and consistently provides quality and practical guidance.

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    • Lindsay's knowledge of our products and litigation is unparalleled.

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  • Lisa Parliament
    Lisa Parliament

    Lisa Parliament

    Lisa Parliament continues to enhance her already notable reputation as a litigator, with her product liability experience extending to the automotive industry, among others. She advises on contentious matters from the firm's Toronto office.

    • Lisa's ability to explain complicated issues and make them much more understandable is invaluable. The nuance there is incredibly helpful.

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  • Rachel Cooper
    Rachel Cooper

    Rachel Cooper

    Rachel Cooper regularly assists clients with complex product liability defence matters. She is noted for representing leading corporates and manufacturers in disputes across an array of sectors.

    • Rachel is smart, responsive, knowledgeable and flexible.

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  • Sidney Elbaz
    Sidney Elbaz

    Sidney Elbaz

    Sidney Elbaz is an experienced product liability litigator, sought after by a wide array of manufacturers, including from the construction, pharmaceuticals and consumer products industries.

    • Sidney is very responsive, very practical and we have a very good working relationship with him.

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