Sentences with phrase «in product liability issues»

Our attorneys at Cates Mahoney, LLC have years of experience in product liability issues, particularly litigating dangerous prescription drug cases.

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Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.

Today, we release a paper that examines issues in product liability for Internet of Thing (IoT) devices to mark the start of a research agenda in this area.

The long answer is that, it is true that the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) initially decided in July 2013 that modification of helmets with third - party after - market add - ons, such as impact sensors installed inside a helmet or to its exterior, would be viewed as voiding the helmet manufacturer's certification, and that the certification could only be regained if the helmet was retested by the manufacturer with the add - on, NOCSAE later issued a press release clarifying that position: Instead of automatically voiding the certification, NOCSAE decided it would leave it up to helmet manufacturers to decide whether a particular third - party add - on affixed to the helmet, such as a impact sensor, voided its certification of compliance with NOCSAE's standard, and now allows companies which make add - on products for football helmets to make their own certification of compliance with the NOCSAE standards on a helmet model, as long as the certification is done according to NOCSAE standards, and as long as the manufacturer assumes responsibility (in other words, potential legal liability) for the helmet / add - on combination.

Sam Bayard, the assistant director at the Citizen Media Law Project developed by the Berkman Center for Internet & Society, said that while liability issues in connection to product reviews and blogging is fairly new territory, there are several things worried bloggers can do to try and shield themselves from lawsuits.

«Previous studies have also noted that the financial condition of the most troubled institutions is, to a large extent, a product of an inefficient expense structure, revenue challenges associated with a patient mix that approaches 90 percent public payers and charity care, and overwhelming liabilities (including debt issued long ago for physical plant improvements that, in some cases, are obsolete),» the health department said in its announcement.

«Product - liability policy limits are much higher than typical auto - policy limits,» explains Hilary Rowen, a San Francisco attorney who specializes in insurance issues.

In addition, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center also provides extensive veterinary toxicology expert consulting on a wide array of subjects includes legal cases, formulation issues, product liability and regulatory reporting.

In addition, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center provides extensive veterinary toxicology consulting on a wide array of subjects including legal cases, formulation issues, product liability, regulatory reporting and bio surveillance.

This issue will come up in most types of personal injury cases, including slip and fall accidents, product liability cases, medical malpractice, municipal liability, and assaults.

Held February 7 - 9 in San Diego, California, the annual event brings together product liability defense lawyers from around the country to discuss pressing issues facing their clients.

She regularly advises and represents clients in technology industries on a range of legal issues, particularly in intellectual property, technology law, commercial disputes, data privacy, product liability, and international trade.

John has served as an expert witness regarding issues in asbestos litigation; he is a frequent speaker and commentator on products liability litigation; and he has coordinated clients» lobbying efforts in the U.S. House and Senate to create national asbestos legislation.

Offers particularly strong expertise in telecommunications issues, alongside wider skills in white - collar crime, antitrust, intellectual property and product liability claims.

This recognition is limited only to lawyers who have won million dollar verdicts and / or settlements in areas including personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability, environmental issues, employment litigation, and more.

We specialize in accident reconstruction, fire & explosion investigations, premises liability, product failure analysis, civil, structural, water / wastewater and industrial issues.

d. Of the overlapping technical issues arising in product liability cases relating to the specific types of technologically advanced products that we defend, which overlapping of issues facilitates our development and maintenance of our extreme knowledge.

Our commitment to gaining & maintaining extreme knowledge: a. Of Texas substantive product liability law; b. Of Texas & federal expert exclusionary law; c. Of how to destroy adverse experts during deposition & trial cross examination, and through the use of testing, demonstrations, statistical, and other technical evidence presented by a team of highest quality experts; d. Of the overlapping technical issues arising in product liability cases relating to the specific types of technologically advanced products that we defend, which overlapping of issues facilitates our development and maintenance of our extreme knowledge.

In the absence of expert testimony, there was no triable issue of material fact as to whether a defect in the speed control deactivation switch installed on a pickup truck was the proximate cause of a fire that damaged a brake shop, a federal court in Mississippi ruled, granting the pickup truck maker's motions for summary judgment on the business owner's products liability and negligence claims (the latter of which was subsumed by the products liability claim), and on the punitive damages claim (Mildemont, Inc. v. Ford Motor Co., January 13, 2017, Ozerden, H.In the absence of expert testimony, there was no triable issue of material fact as to whether a defect in the speed control deactivation switch installed on a pickup truck was the proximate cause of a fire that damaged a brake shop, a federal court in Mississippi ruled, granting the pickup truck maker's motions for summary judgment on the business owner's products liability and negligence claims (the latter of which was subsumed by the products liability claim), and on the punitive damages claim (Mildemont, Inc. v. Ford Motor Co., January 13, 2017, Ozerden, H.in the speed control deactivation switch installed on a pickup truck was the proximate cause of a fire that damaged a brake shop, a federal court in Mississippi ruled, granting the pickup truck maker's motions for summary judgment on the business owner's products liability and negligence claims (the latter of which was subsumed by the products liability claim), and on the punitive damages claim (Mildemont, Inc. v. Ford Motor Co., January 13, 2017, Ozerden, H.in Mississippi ruled, granting the pickup truck maker's motions for summary judgment on the business owner's products liability and negligence claims (the latter of which was subsumed by the products liability claim), and on the punitive damages claim (Mildemont, Inc. v. Ford Motor Co., January 13, 2017, Ozerden, H.).

Plaintiffs won less frequently in tort trials involving medical malpractice (37 percent) and product liability (34 percent) issues.

It is fashionable for class counsel to plead «waiver of tort» as a common issue alleged to be certifiable in product liability class actions.

Representation of national construction equipment company in a multi-million dollar asbestos litigation involving successor liability and product identification issues.

Based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Wolfe concentrates his practice on discovery and e-discovery issues, as well as on class actions and product liability litigation.

On Friday, June 1, 2007, the Alabama Supreme Court issued an opinion affirming summary judgment on behalf of defendant Rockwell Automation, Inc. in a product liability lawsuit brought in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama in 2003.

One issue that can arise in a product liability case is the notion of «legacy equipment» liability.

The extent of our product liability experience is most evident in the courtroom, where our lawyers have a long track record of winning high - profile product liability cases involving complex technical, scientific and medical issues.

2008)-- Denial of manufacturer defendant's motion for summary judgment in cases arising from explosion at facility in Groton, Connecticut on grounds that there existed genuine issues of fact as to product liability and recklessness counts of case against manufacturer based on its claimed failure to account for and disclose relevant safety and storage information of risks involved in the transport and storage of chemical reagent at ambient temperatures.

In addition to the products liability issue pertaining to the airbag and the automaker, the rental car company failed to acknowledge a recall for the Honda that was issued in July of 200In addition to the products liability issue pertaining to the airbag and the automaker, the rental car company failed to acknowledge a recall for the Honda that was issued in July of 200in July of 2009.

Sheppard Mullin assists clients in the life sciences industry with strategic issues that range from acquisitions to antitrust, entity formation to enforceability evaluations, licensing to litigation, patents to product liability, and trademarks to transfer pricing.

Other CLE topics include providing liability of construction equipment rental companies and dealers for workplace accidents; pitfalls and ethics of co-counseling product liability cases; and bankruptcy issues in products liability cases.

Again, product liability is a different issue altogether and requires the expertise of a Kansas City injury attorney who knows product liability law in your state.

Our experience ranges from representing these specialty manufacturers in products liability lawsuits to environmental, intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, financing, economic development, local real estate law, employment, shareholder disputes, and corporate control issues.

Notable mandates: Acting for the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador regarding the development and financing of the Muskrat Falls Hydroelectric Project, also known as the «Lower Churchill Project»; acting for the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador concerning the development and operation of the Hebron offshore oilfield project and the Hibernia South oilfield expansion project; acting for developers and placing financing on new hotel developments in downtown St. John's; defending class action claims involving product liability and taxation issues at a certification hearing and a common issues trial and appeal; acting for mining corporations involved in large - scale mine development projects in Labrador

In his role as practice head he led a team covering multiple areas of expertise, including product liability litigation, product - related B2B disputes, product safety and regulatory compliance issues, and international product recalls.

For example, claims between manufacturers and distributors may arise from contract disputes regarding delays in delivery, and product liability issues such as defective products, product quality, and disputes regarding a product's fitness for use.

Obtained favorable ruling from the Missouri Court of Appeals on discovery issues for Fresenius Medical Care in a product liability lawsuit.

In 1987 Bob started his own firm to offer a personal level of service with John Sullivan and to concentrate exclusively on civil litigation disputes, primarily involving products liability claims and employment issues.

We can handle almost any kind of issue in the areas of personal injury, products liability, consumer litigation, foreclosure, and bankruptcy.

Mary has a solid record of accomplishment in a variety of practice areas including products liability, business claims, employment issues and environmental and toxic torts.

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.

For the past several years, he has focused on the development and presentation at trial of scientific issues in pharmaceutical product liability cases.

In product liability cases, the consumer has a responsibility to address the issue within a reasonable amount of time.

J. Owen Todd, a partner in the firm, serves as a mediator and arbitrator in the resolution of civil disputes, including matters of product liability, environmental issues, complex commercial litigation, employment discrimination and harassment, patent and copyright claims, divorce, probate litigation, and personal injury claims.

Prior to joining Lewis Wagner, Meghan was an associate in the New York firm Traub Lieberman Straus & Shrewsberry's insurance coverage group, where she represented insurance company clients in insurance coverage litigation, and advised insurers on exposure and liability issues in wide array of tort and commercial contexts, including mass tort and class action litigation involving pharmaceuticals, chemical, transportation, news and entertainment, and oil and gas; environmental suits; FDA compliance claims; unfair competition and false advertising claims; intellectual property claims; construction defect; personal injury; product liability; and associated breach of contract claims.

With a practice focused on commercial litigation and the defense of product manufacturers in mass tort and products liability matters, Elan Hersh advises clients on electronic discovery (eDiscovery), information governance, litigation readiness and response, cross-border discovery issues, and data...

Mr. Malitz has also represented his clients in cases involving owner - operators, cargo claims, criminal charges, coverage issues, breach of contract, commercial disputes, employment matters, products liability issues, hauling of hazardous materials, weight violations and workers» compensation.

Co-author (with Elizabeth Wright, Elizabeth Gobeil and Anthony Rospert), «Off - Label Issues in Drug and Medical Device Product Liability Litigation,» 2006 ACI Conference paper

He has also submitted amicus briefs on important product liability, evidentiary and punitive damages issues in a variety of courts, including the United States Supreme Court.

The trial victory was the first ever defense verdict in a fen - phen primary pulmonary hypertension case in which the jury considered both liability and causation issues simultaneously and was named by Legal Media Group Science Awards as its 2015 Product Liability Impact Case of liability and causation issues simultaneously and was named by Legal Media Group Science Awards as its 2015 Product Liability Impact Case of Liability Impact Case of the Year.

Chapter 11: «Emerging Issues in Medical Device Litigation,» in PRODUCT LIABILITY LITIGATION: CURRENT LAW, STRATEGIES AND BEST PRACTICES (Practising Law Institute)(2012)