CHICAGO — Kurt Weaver, a veteran litigator with over three decades of experience in complex product liability and mass tort cases, has joined Shook, Hardy & Bacon as a partner in its Chicago office. Weaver’s expertise encompasses a broad array of sectors, including life sciences, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, and consumer retail.
In recent years, Weaver has served as lead counsel in various high-profile multidistrict litigation cases, successfully representing clients in 13 complex product liability cases that went to jury verdicts. He has also provided guidance on regulatory risks, litigation, and marketing compliance matters, bolstering his clients’ defenses against federal and state legal challenges.
Bill Geraghty, co-chair of Shook’s Product Liability Litigation Practice, expressed enthusiasm about Weaver’s addition to the team. He noted Weaver’s extensive experience in MDLs and his proven track record of achieving favorable outcomes for global clients at all stages of litigation.
Weaver’s notable cases include representing a chemical and product manufacturer in an ongoing MDL involving per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF). He has also defended a multinational conglomerate in a case concerning defective firefighter turnout gear and represented a university in a multidistrict class action related to concussion risks in football.
Madeline McDonough, chair of Shook, expressed her admiration for Weaver’s courtroom skills and highlighted how his reputation for defending product manufacturers adds strategic value to the firm’s national practice.
“I have collaborated with Shook for many years and am eager to join a firm known for its success in defending top-tier global companies against challenging legal disputes,” said Weaver regarding his transition to Shook.
Founded in 1889, Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. operates 18 offices across the United States. The firm serves clients in various industries, offering expertise in product liability defense, business litigation, intellectual property, environmental law, and regulatory compliance.
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