REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
Emerging Contaminants
Lead defense and trial counsel for a paint and coatings manufacturer in defense of numerous personal injury claims filed in Cook County, Illinois, related to alleged environmental emissions of ethylene oxide.
Successfully defended a polymer manufacturer in a federal medical monitoring class action related to environmental emissions of ethylene oxide by excluding plaintiff’s expert and obtaining dismissal on Article III standing grounds.
Lead defense and trial counsel for an international polymer manufacturer in defense of state court personal injury claims related to alleged environmental ethylene oxide emissions.
Counseled a manufacturer of ethylene oxide sampling equipment in connection with regulatory and insurance issues.
Represented a major international company regarding PFAS legislation.
Represented a cosmetics company on PFAS legislation.
Represented a manufacturer in litigation related to alleged PFAS contamination of water supply.
Represented a major technology trade association on TSCA and PFAS issues.
Counseled a major technology manufacturer regarding use and regulation of PFAS compounds under TSCA.
Counseled a major energy company regarding PFAS regulatory developments and sampling strategy.
Counseled a food packaging manufacturer regarding state-by-state PFAS regulatory compliance.
Advised a manufacturer of feminine care and hygiene products on managing responses to regulations affecting emerging contaminants—including PFAS—at the federal, state, and local levels.
Represented a major gas supplier in relation to a PFAS groundwater investigation.
Defended a headwear designer/retailer against challenges lodged under Proposition 65 for alleged exposure to perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). Challenged plaintiffs’ testing methodology to convince them to drop notices of violation.
Lead defense and trial counsel for a heavy-equipment manufacturer defending novel product liability claims related to underground mining equipment and alleged coal and silica dust exposure.
Represented a client defending product liability claims related to alleged silica exposure from work with engineered stone products.
Defended a manufacturer and supplier of high-quality hand protection products against challenges lodged under Proposition 65 for alleged exposure to heavy metals.
Defended one of the world's largest snack companies against challenges lodged under Proposition 65 for alleged exposure to heavy metals.
Defended a manufacturer of probiotic kombucha against challenges lodged under Proposition 65 for alleged exposure to heavy metals.
Defended a manufacturer of gluten-free snacks against challenges lodged under Proposition 65 for alleged exposure to heavy metals.
Defended a developer/retailer of superfoods against challenges lodged under Proposition 65 for alleged exposure to heavy metals.
Defended a work gloves company against challenges lodged under Proposition 65 for alleged exposure to heavy metals.
Defended an oyster processing plant against challenges lodged under Proposition 65 for alleged exposure to heavy metals.
Defended a spice company against challenges lodged under Proposition 65 for alleged exposure to heavy metals.
Defended a manufacturer of feminine care and hygiene products against litigation challenges based on flimsy/scientifically unsound testing and allegations of contamination by third-party consumer publications and blogs.
Defended a manufacturer of feminine care and hygiene products in a putative class action filed in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York alleging our client’s products were deceptively marketed in violation of New York’s consumer protection statute as suitable for their intended use.
Defended a maker of better-for-you foods against litigation challenges based on flimsy/scientifically unsound testing and allegations of contamination by third-party consumer publications and blogs.
Advised a nationally (US) recognized brand of cake decorating and bakeware products on managing responses to regulations affecting emerging contaminants at the federal, state, and local levels.
Advised a spice company on managing responses to regulations affecting emerging contaminants at the federal, state, and local levels.
Advised one of the largest seafood companies in the United States on managing responses to regulations affecting emerging contaminants at the federal, state, and local levels.
Advised an Australian manufacturer of branded foods on managing responses to regulations affecting emerging contaminants at the federal, state, and local levels.
Advised a world leader in kitchen appliances on managing responses to regulations affecting emerging contaminants at the federal, state, and local levels.
Advised a family-owned food distributor on managing responses to regulations affecting emerging contaminants at the federal, state, and local levels.
Advised a manufacturer of better-for-you treats on managing responses to regulations affecting emerging contaminants at the federal, state, and local levels.
Advised a global dairy ingredients supplier on managing responses to regulations affecting emerging contaminants at the federal, state, and local levels.
Advised a manufacturer of gluten-free snacks on managing responses to regulations affecting emerging contaminants at the federal, state, and local levels.
Advised one of the world's largest snack companies on managing responses to regulations affecting emerging contaminants at the federal, state, and local levels.
Advised a superfood beverage company on managing responses to regulations affecting emerging contaminants at the federal, state, and local levels.
Advised a producer of organic, farm-fresh snacks and meals for babies and children on managing responses to regulations affecting emerging contaminants at the federal, state, and local levels.
Advised a world-leading manufacturer and marketer of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products on managing responses to regulations affecting emerging contaminants at the federal, state, and local levels.
Represented a fabric manufacturer regarding a request for wastewater sampling related to emerging contaminants.
Represented a client in the pursuit of insurance coverage for PFAS-related claims.
First-chaired plaintiff’s case where breach of real estate contract involved failure of seller to remediate groundwater contamination. Included putting on groundwater remediation expert regarding plumes, contamination sources, testing, etc. Obtained a US$1 million plaintiff’s verdict.
Second-chaired bifurcated portion of a trial involving a long-term case by the Orange County Water District against multiple defendants for groundwater contamination in the county’s water supply. Prepared and put on water remediation expert regarding reasonableness and parameters of plaintiff’s investigation according to NCP and industry standards.
Defended putative and filed class actions involving environmental labeling and sustainability claims, i.e. biodegradability, recyclability, microplastics, etc.
