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Product Liability & Mass Torts

Overview

From product development to production to sales and marketing and beyond, we deliver solutions for global manufacturers, distributors, and retailers throughout the product life cycle. During product design, we counsel on regulatory compliance and risk management to assess and reduce potential liability. Our team includes attorneys with backgrounds in chemistry, engineering, biology, and other sciences, and we understand complex manufacturing and design matters — allowing us to identify issues that may spark lawsuits. When you face a product recall, crisis management issue, investigation, or litigation, our rapid response team goes to work for you immediately, providing support ranging from efficient recall administration to global and national trial counsel or settlement counsel services to align with your business goals. Our product liability trial team is deeply experienced in high-stakes multidistrict litigation and has defended clients in nearly every state, as well as in cross-border disputes. Likewise, we understand privacy and cybersecurity issues, along with other concerns facing highly regulated industry clients. We are nationally recognized by general counsel, clients, and peers in the BTI Litigation Outlook, Benchmark Litigation, and Chambers USA rankings. Many of the world’s leading life sciences, chemical, automotive, consumer products, agricultural, and food companies trust our counsel. By partnering with you to protect the products that are crucial to your business, we provide peace of mind and safeguard your product pipeline and your brand.

Insights & Events

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Insights
Updates April 2026

FDA-Related Legislative and Regulatory Proposals and Funding Change the President's FY27 Budget

Between a Doorstop and a Starting Gun
121 min read
Updates April 2026

Minnesota PFAS Reporting: Deadline Extension and Enhanced Support

The Initial Reporting Deadline Is Extended to September 15, 2026
4 min read
Published Articles April 2026

Expert Witness Practice in U.S. Drug and Medical Device Litigation

International Comparative Legal Guide – Drug & Medical Device Litigation 2026
1 min read
Updates April 2026

EPA Extends PFAS Reporting Start Date under TSCA Section 8(a)(7)

EPA Anticipates a Subsequent Final Rule Will Be Published Later in 2026
3 min read
Updates April 2026

Trade Group Lawsuits Challenge Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Laws in Oregon and Colorado

Secret Calculations and Staggering Fees
7 min read
Updates April 2026

National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence, and Other Developments

Artificial Intelligence Briefing
9 min read
Blog Post March 2026

Instruction Malfunction: Pennsylvania Superior Court Vacates $1B Verdict Due to Faulty Jury Instructions

Faegre Drinker on Products blog
1 min read
Updates March 2026

Moving from Generative AI to AI Agents

Changing the Service Model for Customer Trust and Adoption
8 min read
Updates March 2026

UK Government Consults on Measures to Promote Child Safety Online

Consultation Deadline of 26 May 2026 Presents an Opportunity for Industry Engagement
4 min read
Updates February 2026

England & Wales Litigation Brief — 2025 in Review

Key Developments in Litigation and Arbitration
11 min read

Meet The Team

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