We provide counsel to companies facing a mandatory recall, consumer protection class action, or multi-jurisdictional litigation over allegations of product defects. That includes representing manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors in a variety of industries in courts across the United States and before regulatory agencies.
Our Team
Our attorneys work closely with domestic and international clients to counsel, strategize, and manage their product portfolios to ensure they have the proper internal procedures in place to minimize risks associated with the sale of products in the US market. As part of our service, we work collaboratively across our Food & Drug, Automotive, Environmental, and Consumer Product Safety practices to provide integrated solutions.
Our Work
Attorneys in the group advise clients on the scientific and technical aspects of consumer product safety, including California Proposition 65 suits, potential recalls, and ingredient or component toxicity. We regularly counsel and defend clients in Proposition 65 cases against claims of alleged failure to warn California consumers that they are being exposed to products containing chemicals alleged by the State of California to cause cancer and/or reproductive harm.
Proposition 65 cases may arise as enforcement actions by state authorities but, more frequently, are initiated by plaintiffs’ law firms. Proposition 65 cases raise a number of public and private liability issues, as well as civil and criminal law concerns. We have significant experience in managing these matters and handle other types of toxic tort litigation throughout the country.
