Cases
Experience: Representation of medical device maker, including obtaining full summary judgment, in personal injury actions arising from pelvic mesh products.
Representation of major pharmaceutical company in wrongful death/survival action alleging minor developed Steven-Johnson syndrome as a result of over-the-counter children's medication. Following two rounds of motions to dismiss, Plaintiff voluntarily dismissed case with prejudice.
Representation of leading pharmaceutical company in wrongful death case arising from oral contraceptive.
Representation of maker of contrast injector medical device in wrongful death case.
Representation of insurance broker in negligence
breach of fiduciary suits against independent producers alleging improper writing of policies.
Representation of Class I railroad in civil RICO, fraud,
conspiracy action against lawyers
doctor for prosecution of fraudulent asbestos claims. The company prevailed on all claims at trial, see CSX Transp., Inc. v. Peirce, 974 F. Supp. 2d 927 (N.D. W. Va. 2013),
, following litigation against one defendant for fraudulent transfers, ultimately recovered $7.3 million.
Representation of industrial products company in civil RICO litigation against personal injury lawyers for misrepresentation
concealment of evidence in mesothelioma litigation, including successful defense of federal declaratory judgment action seeking to block claims.
Representation of Class I railroad, including as punitive damages counsel, in high-exposure traumatic injury, wrongful death,
class/mass actions arising from grade crossing, trespasser,
derailment-related accidents.
Representation of Class I railroad in mass asbestos litigation resulting in the dismissal of over 1,400 claims.
Representation as lead trial counsel for corporate
individual defendants in action alleging false arrest, intentional infliction of emotion distress,
punitive damages.
Representation, including as trial counsel, of leading pork producer in nuisance litigation.
Representation of defendants in state
federal class actions
multidistrict litigation relating to plaintiff attorney misconduct.
Representation of food packaging component supplier in international arbitration
federal litigation arising from large-scale food safety recall.
Representation of national flooring supplier in multidistrict litigation concerning Chinese manufactured laminate flooring.
Representation of power tool distributor in connection with product liability claims.
Representation of Class I railroad in action against commercial truck driver for damages arising from grade crossing accident
ensuing derailment
explosion.
Representation of contractor before Federal Railroad Administration in connection with civil penalty recommendation arising from high-profile crude oil train derailment.
Advisor to transportation companies in connection with NTSB investigations relating to catastrophic accidents
explosions.
Representation of transportation
consumer product companies in breach of contract, indemnity,
declaratory judgment actions.
Negotiation of supply agreements for food packaging component supplier.
Representation of autonomous vehicle system manufacturer in personal injury product liability action.
