complex tort litigation | Unsafe & Defective Products

Many of the cases we litigate involve cutting edge legal issues. Each case may be unique, but the complexities, challenges and stakes are always high, requiring attention to detail – and dedication to  client needs and concerns. We are selective in those we choose to represent. Typically, our clients have suffered significant and permanent injuries or the death of a loved one due to a defective product that was improperly designed, manufactured, installed or labelled.

Product liability cases require specific expertise far beyond the bounds of standard law practice. These cases are complex, expensive, and time-consuming. As a result, we take the time to thoroughly evaluate, research, and investigate each potential claim.

Our reputation for providing exceptional legal representation to injured people in the most complex product defect and products liability cases reflects our deep understanding of industry standards, design, manufacturing, patents, labeling, and consumer rights.

We work on a contingency basis, so we don’t get paid unless you do. We cover all of the upfront costs and only collect a fee if we win your case. If we don’t recover for you, you owe us nothing.

For more information on whether you or a loved one may have a product liability claim, please USE THE CONTACT US BOX BELOW for a Free Case Evaluation or call (877) 515-7955.

We are presently leading or have recently concluded these high-profile product liability lawsuits:

• Edwards v. Tesla (Sup. Crt. Cal., Alameda Cnty.): On June 25, 2020, Cohen Milstein filed a product liability lawsuit against Tesla, Inc. on behalf of Kristian and Jason Edwards. Ms. Edwards sustained catastrophic injuries as a result of the failure of the airbags to deploy in her Tesla Model 3 during an accident. Litigation is ongoing.
• Lindsay X-LITE Guardrails (State Crts: Tenn., S.C.):  Cohen Milstein represented families of decedents and victims of catastrophic injuries in a series of individual products liability, wrongful death and catastrophic injury lawsuits in Tennessee and South Carolina state courts against the Lindsay Corporation and several related entities for designing, manufacturing, selling, and installing defective, X-Lite guardrails on state roadways. These cases generated substantial media coverage, including on NBC’s TODAY Show, CBS This Morning, CBS Evening News, as well as their local syndicates. We successfully settled four of the lawsuits and litigation is ongoing in one of the cases.
• Cole v. Ford (Cir. Crt., Jasper Cnty., Miss.): Cohen Milstein successfully represented the family of former New York Mets infielder Brian Cole who was killed when the Ford Explorer he was driving rolled over, ejecting him from the vehicle. The lawsuit charged that the seat belt in the Explorer was defective in that it failed to keep Mr. Cole in his seat. Following two hung juries, eleven of the 12 jury members, in the third trial, agreed on the verdict and found for the Cole family in the amount of $131 million.
• Mincey v. Takata (Cir. Crt., Duval Cty., Fla.): Cohen Milstein successfully represented the family of Patricia Mincey, an elderly woman who was paralyzed and ultimately died after her car’s Takata airbag deployed forcefully. Ms. Mincey alleged that her car’s Takata airbag system was defective and that Takata knowingly hid the defect from consumers.  The discovery in our lawsuit ultimately furthered the U.S. Department of Justice investigations into Takata Corporation and its subsequent recall efforts of Takata airbags – one of the largest recalls in U.S. history. We successfully settled the lawsuit prior to trial.
• Caterpillar Truck Engine Products Liability Litigation (D.N.J.): Court-appointed Co-Lead Counsel, we represented 22 trucking and transportation firms and individuals in 18 states, who alleged Caterpillar sold them diesel engines with defective exhaust emissions systems that resulted in power losses and shutdowns, causing loss of business revenues. In September 2016, we successfully settled the case as a consolidated national products liability class action for $60 million, resulting in a significant per-plaintiff remuneration.
• Quinlan v. Toyota Motor Corporation (S.D. Fla.): Cohen Milstein was lead counsel in a product liability case filed against Toyota, alleging that manufacturing defects in the defendant’s car caused the car being driven by the plaintiff to suddenly accelerate and go out of control, resulting in catastrophic injuries that left Quinlan a quadriplegic. The defendant entered into a confidential settlement.
• Hauser v. Rice Insulation (Cir. Crt., Lee Cty., Fla.): Cohen Milstein represented the Hauser family in a product liability lawsuit alleging that Rice Insulation, an insulation contractor, installed foam insulation incorrectly in the plaintiff’s house, resulting in the house burning to the ground. The lawsuit included the contractor as well as the manufacturer for not providing sufficient warnings that the product might ignite under certain conditions. The matter was resolved confidentially.

If you or a loved one has been hurt by a consumer product, you may have a claim against the company that designed, manufactured, sold, distributed, leased, marketed, or furnished the product.  Our attorneys are experienced litigators and may be able to help you. If you would like us to review your potential product liability case or would like to inquire about our firm and services, please USE THE CONTACT US BOX BELOW for a Free Case Evaluation or call (877) 515-7955.