PRACTICE
Products Liability Litigation and Counseling
Overview
Manufacturers and retailers confront distinct challenges when it comes to producing, marketing, and selling products. They can find themselves facing individual liability claims, class-action lawsuits, or regulatory actions that may impact even the most safety-conscious among them. The potential exposure, both in terms of financial ramifications and public image, can be substantial. Adherence to state and federal laws, often under government oversight, necessitates a strategic partnership with adept legal advisors to guide every critical step in the product lifecycle.
Experience
Pierson Ferdinand’s Products Liability Team offers a wealth of experience in high-stakes product defense, allowing us to counsel and defend stakeholders at various stages of the product chain, including designers, developers, manufacturers, marketers, and retailers. We collaborate closely with stakeholders, managers, and in-house counsel to gain a profound understanding of each client’s product and market space.
We provide guidance on crafting effective advertisements and warnings and adeptly navigate the intricate landscape of federal and state regulations governing product design, manufacturing, and marketing. Supported by our corporate partners, we offer valuable advice on contracting and securing indemnities that serve our clients’ interests. When challenges arise, such as complaints stemming from product misuse, failure to heed warnings, or allegations of manufacturing or design defects, we offer a robust defense. We serve as advocates for our clients in state and federal courts and engage with regulatory authorities.
We represent diverse clients in consumer products, business-to-business vendors, international equipment and component manufacturers, and healthcare fields.