Product Liability (Practice Chair:  Roy Umlauf)

We have represented retailers, distributors, manufacturers and component part manufacturers in product liability actions involving a wide range of products, including:

• Motor vehicles, Bicycles, Airplanes, Ships and All Terrain Vehicles

• Industrial Equipment, Including Forklifts, Conveyors, Compressors, Jackhammers and Haymovers

• Metal Buildings, Building Materials, including Insulation, Windows, Piping, Carpets, Particle

• Board, Paint and Asphalt Products

• Electrical and Mechanical Devices, including Engine Parts, Household Appliances (e.g. Coffeemakers), Electrical Switches and Pellet Stoves

• Medical Devices, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, File Cabinets, Guns, Garments, High Powered

• Batteries, Baby Products and Food Products

• Marine Products including Engines, Reduction Gears, Separators, Turbines, Deaerating Tanks, Forced Draft Blowers, and Compressors

• Brakes and Clutches

• Gaskets

• Flooring Tiles

We recognize the importance of risk management, the impact of technological advances, changes in law and other business realities that retailers, distributors, manufacturers and their insurers face today. We act as national coordinating counsel for manufacturers of conveyors and wood stoves.

From the experience gained in these markets, we have developed the expertise which enables us to provide high quality, prompt, pro-active and economical legal service to our clients.