Kara McCall

Practice Areas

KARA McCALL focuses her practice on the defense of companies in class action litigation, product liability and mass torts, toxic torts, and commercial litigation and disputes matters. Most recently, her practice has focused on the defense of foods, beverages, nutritional supplements and construction products in class action litigation arising out of alleged mislabeling or other deceptive trade practices. She is also experienced in defending companies facing personal injury, wrongful death and property damage lawsuits arising out of fires, explosions, train derailments and other crises. She is also actively involved in the representation of life sciences companies including pharmaceutical drugs and medical devices, and has successfully participated in the defense of pharmaceutical manufacturing companies in class actions and multi-district proceedings. She has also helped companies deal with “battle of the form” issues and other contractual issues relating to indemnity, warranties and limitations on liability or damages. Notably, Kara was the lead trial lawyer for the second Sterigenics ethylene oxide trial in Cook County, Illinois, which resulted in a full defense verdict in November 2022.