Our attorneys are frequently called upon to represent international and national businesses, insurers, property owners and product manufacturers in complex litigation in the areas of toxic torts and environmental litigation. We have extensive experience defending matters ranging from wrongful death actions to complex class actions and multi-district litigation. We have defended many such cases to verdict and, as a result, have achieved favorable results in mediation and through other forms of alternative dispute resolution.
We have an advanced understanding of the medical and technical issues involved in these actions, and we have developed strong working relationships with leading experts in the field, including toxicologists, industrial hygienists, and medical doctors. We maintain a detailed library of scientific literature and historic industry and regulatory documents.
Our attorneys have represented numerous industries, including the following:
Construction Contractors
Equipment Manufacturers
Premises Owners
Suppliers
Metal Recyclers
Ship Repairers
Insulation Contractors
Our mass tort, toxic tort and environmental lawyers have also defended actions involving the following substances:
Asbestos
Benzene
Silica
Mold
Finally, our litigators have substantial experience defending against claims involving environmental contamination, including alleged contamination of air, soil and water. These matters frequently involve intersecting issues of scientific causation, toxicology, epidemiology, industrial hygiene, fate and transport modeling, and damages.