Products Liability
Fields Howell represents insurers and their insureds in complex products liability claims involving a broad range of industries and product types. From vehicles and electronics to pharmaceuticals and medical devices, our attorneys deliver strategic defense and coverage counsel tailored to the high stakes and technical demands of product-related litigation.
Precision Defense for Complex Product Claims
Product liability claims often involve high-dollar exposure, technical complexity, and intense scrutiny. At Fields Howell, we have defended manufacturers, distributors, and retailers across a wide spectrum of industries, including automotive, marine, consumer electronics, household appliances, and pharmaceuticals. These cases often involve serious allegations of design defects, manufacturing flaws, failure to warn, and breach of warranty, and our attorneys are equipped to handle them at every stage.
We understand that expert testimony is frequently the deciding factor in these matters. That’s why we aggressively challenge unqualified or overreaching experts, particularly those whose opinions are built more on financial incentive than sound methodology. Our attorneys are experienced in using Daubert and Frye challenges to limit or exclude testimony that falls outside proper bounds, weakening the plaintiff’s case and often shifting the momentum toward a resolution or a defense verdict.
Products liability cases also bring unique evidentiary risks, including the admission of “other similar incidents” that can unfairly sway a jury. With deep jury trial experience, Fields Howell evaluates these issues early to ensure clients are not blindsided as trial approaches. While we pursue resolution when appropriate, we are always prepared for trial, and insurers trust us to deliver courtroom-ready defense when the stakes demand it.
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Our Products Liability Team