Product Liability Class Actions

Schiff Hardin attorneys have represented a wide variety of manufacturers in the defense of class actions challenging the design and safety of an array of products, including:

• Power and hand tools
• Gas barbecue grills
• Commercial printing presses
• Portable camping heaters
• Juvenile products (including child car seats, swings, play yards, and strollers)
• Electric switches
• Pill manufacturing equipment

We assist clients in developing, implementing and coordinating national defense strategies including:

• The vigorous defense of proposed class actions and mass consolidations
• The development of scientific evidence regarding alleged product defects
• Handling appeals involving important principles of product liability law
• Structuring settlements in cases involving multiple parties and complex issues

In addition to trying cases in courtrooms around the country, our attorneys also counsel manufacturers in the product development phase with regard to potential liability considerations. We advise clients on product labeling, instructions, testing and design in order to reduce our clients' product liability exposure.

Schiff Hardin serves as national product liability counsel for two large consumer product manufacturers.