Products Liability & Complex Torts
We provide strategic advice to clients about:
- Labeling
- Marketing
- Manuals and instructions
- Safety practices and audits
- Supply and distribution contracts
- Insurance coverage
- Indemnification
- Accident investigation
Attorneys
Burlington Northern & Santa Fe RR v. Gunderson, Inc.
Prevailed on summary judgment against a nearly $15 million claim filed in Texas arising out of a train derailment in Nebraska.
Eagle Industries v. Hangsterfer Labs
Asserted product defect claims against industrial coolant manufacturer seeking damages of nearly $2 million. Obtained favorable settlement.
Estates of Renae and Lola Cottam v. Nelson
(Coos County Circuit Court, No. 14-CV-0085) - 2014 judgment in wrongful death action of $2 million.
Feltsan v. Cleanpak International
Successfully defend claims for negligence and premise liability brought by injured work seeking damages of $1.5 million.
Hawkins v. Stimson Lumber
Successfully defend against statutory and common law claims arising from serious workplace injury.
Manson v. DePuy
Asserted product defect claims against hip implant manufacturer in multi-district litigation pending in Ohio.
McGeady v. Kolbe-Kolbe Manufacturing
Obtained a jury verdict following a two week trial on defective product and failure to warn claims.
Parker v. Seaswirl Boats
Successfully defending claims of warranty and defective product involving the purchase and sale of a yacht.
Products Liability
Successfully defended a large manufacturing company against products liability and breach of warranty claims filed in the U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska by establishing that plaintiff's alleged losses were caused by a component part manufacturer and by plaintiff's own negligence.
Trotter v. Union Pacific
Successfully defend third-party claims seeking indemnity and contribution for damages arising from a serious workplace injury involving the loss of limb.
Union Pacific RR v. Greenbrier Rail Services
Representing a railcar manufacturer in a series of related lawsuits arising from train derailments in Kansas, Nebraska and Wyoming. Plaintiff alleges that products manufactured by Greenbrier failed, causing damages in excess of $10 million.
Union Pacific RR v. Greenbrier Rail Services
Representing a railcar manufacturer in a series of related lawsuits arising from train derailments in Kansas, Nebraska and Wyoming. Plaintiff alleges that products manufactured by Greenbrier failed, causing damages in excess of $10 million.
Watson v. Northwest Cascade
(Multnomah County Circuit Court) – Successfully defended a regional company facing claims for defamation, false advertising, trespass, and property damage.
Anna Sortun and Ryan Bledsoe Admitted to International Society of Barristers