Products Liability

In today’s global economy, companies who manufacture widely-distributed materials or run complex industrial facilities face claims that can result in significant damage to both their financial position and good will in the marketplace. Leatherwood’s Products Liability lawyers defend our clients using a multi-disciplinary approach, integrating business savvy and industry experience with sophisticated litigation management and trial experience. Our attorneys also advise clients regarding risk management issues, including the use of appropriate warnings, indemnification agreements and other steps to avoid or minimize litigation exposure. We are keenly aware of the potential disruption to our clients’ businesses by litigation and employ a variety of alternative dispute resolution techniques to help lessen this burden.

Our clients include companies and trade groups in the pharmaceutical, aircraft, computer software, medical device, food, chemical, construction equipment, consumer appliance, and automotive industries. We have the knowledge and experience to evaluate and litigate the unique issues presented in complex product liability matters.

Among the products defended by Leatherwood are:

  • aerosol cans
  • aircraft engines
  • asbestos
  • automobiles
  • batteries
  • chemicals
  • children's products
  • clothing
  • computer software
  • construction equipment
  • consumer appliances
  • cranes
  • electrical regulators
  • food products
  • gas logs
  • gas tanks
  • horizontal drilling equipment
  • household products
  • ladders
  • lighters
  • industrial coaters
  • lathes
  • lawnmowers
  • mechanical conveyors
  • medical devices
  • microwaves
  • packaging systems
  • pharmaceuticals
  • pressurized cylinders
  • robotic equipment
  • roofing systems
  • saws
  • scaffolds
  • signs
  • textile products
  • tires
  • upholstered furniture
  • windows

To learn more about Leatherwood's Products Liability Practice, please contact Kurt Rozelsky, Practice Group Leader