Litigation: Product Liability
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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.
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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 RB Health in proposed product liability class actions in British Columbia and Québec alleging industry-wide misrepresentation in respect of the efficacy of over-the-counter oral medications containing the active ingredient phenylephrine.
Strengths
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"Torys has a well-organised, thoughtful team that delivers excellent advice proactively and on a timely basis."
"Torys has strong talents from very senior to talented associates and makes appropriate use of skill sets and experience."
"They are able to develop the best possible legal arguments supporting your position thanks to the extreme dedication they give to every single case."
"Torys has a well-organised, thoughtful team that delivers excellent advice proactively and on a timely basis."
"Torys has strong talents from very senior to talented associates and makes appropriate use of skill sets and experience."
"They are able to develop the best possible legal arguments supporting your position thanks to the extreme dedication they give to every single case."
Notable Practitioners
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 experienced trial lawyer who provides good tactical advice on the full breadth of legal issues."
"Sylvie has a complete grasp of the law and potential impact across all jurisdictions, including both civil and common law provinces."
"She's good at identifying the right strategy for a case and has been spot on in her predictions."
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 excels at providing clear, concise advice regarding issues of strategy and Canadian procedure.He is extremely knowledgeable, experienced and savvy."
"He's very good at explaining options, understanding clients' concerns and flagging issues."
"He's really forward-thinking and creative in trying to solve issues."
William McNamara is a seasoned lawyer based between the firm's Toronto and Montréal offices. He has substantial expertise in product liability litigation.
"Bill provides very strategic, high-level advice on complex matters."
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 a fantastic associate - she is highly intelligent, thorough and responsive."
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