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Our experience defending against product liability cases, including large class actions and multiple-suit cases, is unparalled. We have defeated claims of design, manufacturing or product defect and/or failure to warn in hundreds of cases across the nation. We regularly advises clients regarding product liability issues, including warning and labeling requirements under ANSI, product warranties and recalls, risk assessments and product liability insurance, and product liability claims and defenses in various jurisdictions in anticipation of issues raised in litigation. The firm has defended hundreds of enforcement actions on behalf of businesses and trade groups, focusing on all liabilities related to consumer products, including advising manufacturers, retailers, and trade associations.
The firm is especially widely recognized as having the premier consumer products law practice in California, having successfully defended clients in litigation brought under Proposition 65, California Business and Professions Code sections 17200 et seq., the Consumer Legal Remedies Act and other federal and state consumer and product safety statutes. The consumer products range from foods and drugs to common appliances, electronics, housewares, and large equipment.
The success in representing clients from a multitude of consumer product companies from varying industries has earned Morrison & Foerster recognition by Legal 500 as a "first tier” law firm in the category of “Consumer Products” – an honor given to only three U.S. law firms. Individuals in the product liability practice group are recognized year after year by local and national publications, including Chambers, Legal 500, and Best Lawyers in America.
We welcome the opportunity to answer your questions regarding our experience in, and qualifications for, specific consumer product matters. For more information, please contact Don Rushing in our San Diego office at (858) 720-5145, or Charles Kerr in our New York office at (212) 468-8043, or Penelope Preovolos in our San Francisco office at (415) 268-7187.
