Won a product liability jury trial in state court for the largest U.S. automobile manufacturer; plaintiff was seeking punitive damages.
Obtained summary judgment in a wrongful death case, seeking eight figures in damages, for a Fortune 500 client.
Overturned on appeal, before a state supreme court, a jury verdict of $150,000,000.
In a venue deemed a “judicial hellhole” by the American Tort Reform Association, plaintiffs demanded $3 million in a toxic tort case. The trial judge granted a complete summary judgment to our client the day before trial.
Tried an employment class action lawsuit in federal court on behalf of 40+ plaintiffs; defendants asked to settle case during trial.
Tried an eight week-long case in state court for a medical device manufacturer: plaintiffs demanded $50 million prior to trial. Jury returned a defense verdict.
Tried a two month-long case for a medical device manufacturer which resulted in a defense verdict as to plaintiff’s claims.
Represented a manufacturer in proceedings before the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); after eight months of submissions, NHTSA determined there was no evidence of defect and denied a recall petition.
Represented a pharmaceutical manufacturer in two birth defect cases in Philadelphia: in one, the court directed a verdict for our client; in the other, the jury’s verdict was less than the plaintiff’s actual medical costs.
Served as national counsel for a client sued in more than 300 cases, many alleging wrongful death, following the company’s recall of more than a dozen of its products. Resolved the entire docket of cases in less than two years through “no pay” dismissals, motions practice, and the remainder were resolved at values acceptable to the client.