Toxic Tort and Product Liability

Toxic tort and product liability litigation continues to expand far beyond the cottage industry it once was. Asbestos claims alone have bankrupted more than 70 large corporations and several insurers. Single-plaintiff claims, multiple-plaintiff matters, and class actions are all favored avenues of redress against manufacturers and distributors. Fraud and conspiracy accusations, industry-wide medical monitoring demands, and punitive damage claims further increase the stakes. Effective representation is essential to preserve the client’s reputation and financial well-being.

Bressler, Amery & Ross has acted as national coordinator as well as local counsel in toxic tort and product liability matters in single-plaintiff claims and suits involving several thousand claimants. Our lawyers have appeared in courts from Connecticut to Guam. Our approach is to investigate thoroughly the product, the science, and the law; prepare an initial strategy with the client; and handle the matter in an expeditious and cost-effective manner. Our experience with medical issues in other personal injury matters facilitates handling questions of causation of cancer, pulmonary disease, psychiatric difficulties, and the like.