Liability

Experts Unite at DLA Piper’s Annual Product Liability Symposium to Tackle Legal Challenges in Emerging Technologies

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PHILADELPHIA – On September 9, 2025, DLA Piper hosted its fourth annual Product Liability Symposium, focusing on navigating the intricate issues surrounding product liability. This event attracted prominent experts from various fields, including medicine, artificial intelligence, and science, aimed at equipping legal professionals within the life sciences, technology, and environmental sectors with the insights needed for informed decision-making. The symposium was designed to tackle the multifaceted challenges that arise in product liability litigation. Experts provided strategies and actionable insights tailored to help attendees navigate through complex legal landscapes. Participants were given the opportunity to engage … Read more

Johnson & Johnson Faces Major Setback as Bankruptcy Court Ruling Challenges Talc Liability Claims

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Johnson & Johnson faces a significant setback following a recent ruling that may reshape the landscape for tort claims against corporations. The company’s attempts to resolve its legal troubles related to talc-based products culminated in a bankruptcy court decision that rejected its ongoing effort to limit claims from customers who allege harm from these products. The bankruptcy court’s decision centers on Johnson & Johnson’s controversial strategy of placing its talc liabilities into a subsidiary, which subsequently filed for bankruptcy. This approach was aimed at consolidating existing and future talc-related claims under one umbrella, allowing the … Read more

Mark Geragos Cleared of Liability in Avenatti Case, Jury Awards $100K in Damages Without Legal Basis

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LOS ANGELES — A ruling issued this week by a Superior Court judge has cleared attorney Mark Geragos of liability in a malpractice lawsuit stemming from his association with Michael Avenatti and a controversial Nike extortion case. The jury found that while Avenatti’s former client, Gary Franklin, was entitled to $100,000 in damages, they did not establish that Geragos was at fault or that his actions caused Franklin’s alleged harm. Franklin had sought millions in damages from Geragos, arguing that the attorney’s involvement in negotiations with Nike in 2019 contributed to Avenatti’s federal convictions for … Read more

Faegre Drinker Strengthens West Coast Team with Tom Pack’s Expertise in Product Liability and Mass Torts

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SAN FRANCISCO — Faegre Drinker has welcomed Tom Pack as a partner in its product liability and mass torts practice, significantly enhancing its San Francisco office’s capacity in this critical area of law. Pack’s appointment follows recent expansions in the firm’s West Coast operations, including the addition of former federal prosecutor Carolyn Fitzhugh McNiven in the fall and attorney Heather Burke earlier this year. With his extensive experience, Pack is expected to strengthen the firm’s product liability capabilities as it seeks to grow its presence in California. In his role, Pack will represent life sciences … Read more