CHICAGO — Kurt Weaver, a prominent litigator with over 30 years of expertise in defending complex product liability and mass tort cases, has joined the Chicago office of Shook, Hardy & Bacon as a partner. His extensive experience includes multidistrict litigation and significant commercial disputes.
Weaver’s practice spans multiple sectors, including life sciences, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, and consumer goods. In the past seven years alone, he has successfully led 13 complex product liability cases to jury verdicts and served as lead counsel in notable multidistrict litigations. His legal skill set further encompasses advising clients on both federal and state regulatory issues, as well as litigation strategies.
Bill Geraghty, co-chair of Shook’s Product Liability Litigation Practice, praised Weaver’s formidable experience. He highlighted Weaver’s ability to secure favorable outcomes for clients in high-stakes litigation, underscoring his alignment with the firm’s goals. Geraghty expressed confidence that Weaver’s addition will enhance the firm’s capabilities in defending consumer products, pharmaceuticals, and commercial clients against multifaceted legal challenges.
Weaver’s past casework includes representing a chemical manufacturer embroiled in an MDL related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF). He has also acted on behalf of a multinational group facing allegations concerning defective firefighter gear, as well as handling a class action involving university football players and concussion risk disclosures.
Madeleine McDonough, Chair of Shook, welcomed Weaver, noting her longstanding admiration for his courtroom expertise and reputation in defending product manufacturers. She affirmed that his strategic insight will further bolster the firm’s national practice and its office in Chicago.
Weaver expressed his enthusiasm about joining Shook, emphasizing his commitment to contributing to the firm’s established track record of successfully defending top-tier global corporations in challenging legal environments.
Shook, Hardy & Bacon, founded in 1889, operates 18 offices across the United States. The firm’s attorneys specialize in serving clients within the health, science, and technology sectors. Its legal services range from product liability defenses and business litigation to intellectual property issues, environmental law, and data privacy.
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