Products Liability and Toxic Tort
At Jones Carr Mc Goldrick, our attorneys have the experience, analytical skills, and available resources to present complex, technical, scientific, epidemiological, and industrial information in clear and compelling terms for judges and juries. We understand the legal and business needs of companies facing products liability claims and work with each of our clients to develop the best strategy to meet their business needs.
Product and chemical manufacturers and distributors may face similar suits in different jurisdictions. Our firm has experience serving as national counsel to coordinate our clients' defense in several different states. In these and other cases, we combine exceptional courtroom talent with our focused products knowledge to be fervent and effective advocates for our clients.
Our attorneys have experience handling a wide variety of product and chemical litigation, including:
Products:
- Asbestos: joint compounds and muds, insulation, refractory materials, cement pipes, packing and gaskets, including pump and valve manufacturers
- Silica: bulk and bagged silica, including pump and compressor manufacturers
- Welding rods
Chemicals:
- Mineral spirits
- Solvents
- Thinners and paint-related chemicals
- Immersion and cleaning chemicals
- Petroleum distillates and petroleum-based chemicals
- Perchloroethylene (environmental and personal injury)
Medical/surgical:
- Electric cautery pens
- Ventilators
- Blood glucose monitoring equipment
- Pharmaceuticals: NSAIDS and acid reflux medications
- Surgical clips and sponges
- Pedicle screws
Other:
- Elevators, escalators and moving walks
- Mechanized security doors
- Automatic doors
- Mechanized lifting devices
- Window air conditioners
- Thermal protectors (motors and recessed light fixtures)
- Defense of product manufacturers from product liability claims - including design, manufacturing and marketing defect strict liability claims
- Claims for alleged misrepresentation, breach of express and/or implied warranty
- Violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act
- Negligence and alleged conduct authorizing the imposition of punitive damages
