Hazardous Products

Automobile Restraint Defects

Our firm and our co-counsel successfully represented a client against a major U.S. automobile manufacturer alleging defects in warnings related to and the design of the front passenger seat restraint system. The vehicle had a two-point automatic seat belt with no passenger side airbag, and our client's seat was reclined at the time of the accident. Our client had suffered catastrophic injuries including both brain and spinal cord injuries. The auto manufacturer required the amount of the settlement to be held confidential.

Spinal Fusion Implants

Our firm represented a client against a major U.S. medical device manufacturer for negligent manufacture and design of medical implants placed after spinal fusion. The implants both broke in our client's back. Our evidence included inadequate finishing and alternative design and warnings. The manufacturer required the amount of the settlement to be held confidential.