Products Liability
Products Liability
Over the years, VLT has defended product manufacturers and retailers facing liability cases in dozens of industries.
Products Liability defense requires a sophisticated understanding of the product, knowledge of engineering and manufacturing techniques, and experience with distribution processes. VLT’s Products Liability Practice Group offers clients all this, as well as thorough knowledge and access to qualified experts and vast experience in dealing with opposing counsel.
Over the years, we have defended product manufacturers and retailers involved in liability cases in the following industries:
- Transportation and recreational products
- Automotive parts
- Power tools
- Household appliances and furniture
- Manufactured Homes
- Watercraft
- Construction supplies
- Food and beverage
- Consumer electronics
- Industrial/commercial equipmentv
- Beauty supplies and equipment
- Drugs and Medical Devices
VLT has represented manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers in bodily injury cases. The firm has defended clients in property damage lawsuits involving negligence, misrepresentation, strict products liability, and breach of warranty causes of action. We have also served as coordinating counsel in multiple-claim product litigation at the local and national level.
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