About

Provided by Torys LLP

We provide clients with sophisticated product liability dispute strategy supported by deep regulatory knowledge across industries, assisting clients with everything from complex, multijurisdictional class action claims to individual cases.

We are skilled advocates with extensive experience litigating and advising clients in product liability disputes. Named 2020 and 2021 Product Liability Firm of the Year by Benchmark Litigation Canada, we act for manufacturers and distributors across a broad range of industries. We have particular experience in managing complex multijurisdictional litigation, including class action claims.

We have a uniquely integrated North American class action defence practice operating as a single team called to multiple Bars, with active practices in Québec and the rest of Canada. This integrated structure helps clients on civil and common law matters across the country—including multijurisdictional product liability class actions—with efficiency, consistency and cohesion.

Chambers Review

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Litigation: Product Liability - Nationwide - Canada

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Torys has a well-known product liability group that is acknowledged for its work advising and defending clients in the life sciences, automotive, pharmaceutical and consumer product industries. The team, which is supported by the firm's well-respected class actions practice, litigates product liability matters across the country, with strong footprints in Toronto and Montréal.

Work Highlights

  • Torys represented Toyoda Gosei in a proposed product liability class action regarding airbag modules for inflators.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Sylvie Rodrigue
2
Sylvie Rodrigue
2
Band 2
Sylvie Rodrigue possesses a broad commercial practice which features notable product liability class action experience. She divides her time between Toronto and Montréal, where she represents clients in the pharmaceutical and automotive sectors, among others.

Sylvie Rodrigue is an excellent strategic thinker with sharp skills.

Sylvie is a good lawyer who is well respected.

Sylvie is an experienced lawyer with a broad understanding of the litigation landscape in Canada.

Grant Worden
3
Grant Worden
3
Band 3
Grant Worden is based in Toronto, where he is gaining recognition for his handling of product liability claims, particularly in the life sciences sector. He has appeared before the courts across provinces, as well as the Court of Appeal.

Grant is truly outstanding. I would use him on any matter where we need strong counsel.

Grant is a pleasure to work with and is great on strategy and direction for the team.

Grant has terrific strategic judgement and can explain complicated topics in a clear, concise way. I feel fortunate to have him on our team.

Anne Merminod
4
Anne Merminod
4
Band 4

Anne Merminod is a sought-after litigator with a particular focus on product liability class actions, representing clients from a variety of sectors including pharmaceutical companies, manufacturers and distributors.

Anne is a very savvy class action litigator.

Anne Merminod's commitment to her clients and cases stands out. She is outstanding.

Nicole Mantini
U
Nicole Mantini
U
Up and Coming

Toronto-based Nicole Mantini is a reputable commercial litigator whose practice spans from trademark litigation to product liability disputes and class actions, with a particular presence in the life sciences industries.

Nicki is extremely knowledgeable and responsive.

Nicole is a strong up-and-coming lawyer with good instincts and legal skills.

Nicole is excellent.

Alicja Puchta
Alicja Puchta
Associates to watch

Senior associate Alicja Puchta leverages her scientific expertise stemming from her doctorate in immunology to ably advise clients on product liability concerns in the life sciences sector.

Alicja is highly intelligent, organised and a pleasure to work with.

Alicja Puchta does an excellent job and appreciates the larger strategic aims of her work.

Karl Boulanger
Karl Boulanger
Associates to watch

Karl Boulanger has a practice focused on class actions and product liability suits as well as consumer law. He regularly represents clients in the pharmaceutical industry.

Karl never misses a beat, he is able to navigate tricky issues and works well with businesspeople.

Karl Boulanger is a very impressive lawyer.

Ranked Lawyers at
Torys LLP

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Nationwide - Canada

Litigation: Product Liability

Sylvie Rodrigue
2
Sylvie Rodrigue
2
Band 2
Grant Worden
3
Grant Worden
3
Band 3
Anne Merminod
4
Anne Merminod
4
Band 4
Nicole Mantini
U
Nicole Mantini
U
Up and Coming
Alicja Puchta
Alicja Puchta
Associates to watch
Karl Boulanger
Karl Boulanger
Associates to watch