Robert is a member of the Plaintiffs» Steering Committee for the Federal Multi-District Litigation surrounding five of the largest manufacturers of women's pelvic mesh products; In Re: Pelvic Repair
System Products Liability Litigation (MDL's 2187; 2325; 2326; 2327; and 2387).
Pelvic Repair
Systems Products Liability Litigation, 946 F. Supp.
Not exact matches
Second, and most important, motor vehicle
litigation will move from a
system where accidents are assessed based on driver negligence to a
products liability system, where manufacturers bear more of the burden for failure of things such as sensors and warning
systems.
Caterpillar
Product Liability Litigation: Mr. Leopold was co-lead counsel in a class action lawsuit alleging Caterpillar sold diesel engines with defective exhaust emissions
system that resulted in power losses and shutdowns.
As of October 2013, the multidistrict
products liability litigation that includes Boston Scientific's pelvic repair
system includes 6,983 claims.
GM ignition switch ruling; dangers of RV fuel
systems; litigating Section 8 housing cases; maximizing recoveries in bad faith claims; tire failures and rollover accidents; spotting a
product liability claim; courtroom hurdles in traumatic brain injury cases; conspicuity issues in trucking accident cases; mass torts updates related to 3M Biar Hugger warming blankets, talcum powder
litigation, Taxotere claims and Zofran.
A frequent speaker on topics including trial strategy, expert witnesses,
product liability, and accident reconstruction, Mr. Craft has appeared on television, radio, and in several major newspapers across the country discussing distracted driving, discovery abuse by defendants, vehicle rollovers, roof crush, seatbelts, child restraint
systems, airbags, back - over deaths, and other
litigation topics.
He advises large national corporations on complex
litigation in the areas of
product liability defense, mass tort defense, class action and multidistrict
litigation, as well as regional companies and locally owned concerns, in court cases in both state and federal
systems.
He has substantial experience in
product liability litigation as well, having handled lawsuits involving a variety of
products, including airplanes, helicopters, turbine and piston aircraft engines, grade - crossing warning
systems, racquetball safety eyewear, farm equipment, multipiece truck wheels, automobile tires, chainsaws, playground equipment, and rigging equipment for stunt and sailing applications.
Professional Duties & Responsibilities Designed and installed varied residential and commercial alternative energy technologies Developed wind, solar thermal, and photovoltaic energy - based
systems for multiple uses and users Responsible for cold region engineering including ice breaker technology and the Alaskan Pipeline Created and implemented mechanical engineering projects in the field of aerospace technology Designed, constructed, and oversaw operations of 100 ton gold refinery Committed to alternative energy, ecology, and cost - saving energy efficiency Significant mediation and
litigation experience focused on alternative energy issues Served as intellectual property, patent, trademark, and
products liability attorney University - level lecturer in business, First Amendment law, social responsibility, and ethics