Exposure and risk created by products liability laws are well known to companies involved in the manufacture, sale and/or distribution of commercial products. The risks are significant from business, reputational and financial standpoints. Consequently, we appreciate that our clients have business and reputational concerns that must be carefully evaluated and woven into a successful defense strategy, so we start any representation by defining clear cut objectives with our clients.
By immersing ourselves in the subtleties of our clients’ businesses and the products they produce or sell, we strive to understand the specific issues relevant to preparing a robust defense on behalf of each client. This involves developing a thorough and complete understanding of the technical, scientific or engineering principles applicable to the product at issue, allowing us to objectively evaluate strengths and weaknesses of each case. Our attorneys recognize not only the importance of the jurisdiction’s applicable law, but also the need to work closely with clients and experts to develop aggressive, state-of-the-art defenses, while at the same time offering practical approaches to managing litigation costs and risk in a case-specific, appropriate manner.
The attorneys at Brehm, Nofer & McCarter have many years of experience in the defense of personal injury and property loss claims alleging design, manufacturing and failure to warn issues. Our attorneys have represented national and international clients involved in the manufacture and/or distribution of electrical equipment, industrial machinery, hoists, lifts and conveyor systems, building and highway materials, automobile parts and accessories, packaging and shipping materials and equipment, restraint systems, industrial and commercial kitchen equipment, home appliances, children’s toys, clothing and apparel, asbestos-containing products and others.
Just as importantly, the firm is well-versed in the prosecution and defense of contractual and indemnification rights when our clients hold positions in the stream of distribution, which give rise to such risk-shifting protections or exposures.