Product Liability

• Defending manufacturer of heavy-lifting equipment in workplace injury lawsuit
• Represented tire manufacturer on appeal affirming trial court’s dismissal of spoliation claim
• Resolved employee’s intentional tort claim for manufacturer of automotive parts
• Represented manufacturer of roadside safety devices against design defect claim in significant injury lawsuit
• Obtained partial summary judgment and a favorable resolution for a manufacturer of personal water craft in significant injury case involving a minor plaintiff
• Defended manufacturer of home and personal care products against complaint alleging a defective formulation of hair conditioner caused an allergic reaction and permanent brain damage
• Represented manufacturer of side-by-side vehicle in all aspects of product liability litigation in various Ohio state courts
• Obtained favorable settlement for motorcycle manufacturer in significant personal injury case after extensive discovery and partial summary judgment for the manufacturer
• Represented manufacturer of alcoholic beverages in case involving claims concerning the allegedly defective formulation of and warnings on the product
• Achieved partial dismissal, limited certification of a class and favorable resolution on behalf of pharmaceutical company in class action involving warranty claims arising from packaging of product
• Advised manufacturers concerning warranty language, advertising and responding to the Consumer Product Safety Commission

Intellectual Property Disputes

• Represented a consumer product manufacturer in trade dress infringement action against distributors of imitation blender
• Represented manufacturer of lawn and garden products in trade dress packaging action against competitor
• Represented manufacturer of lawn and garden products in false advertising action against competitor
• Successfully pursued opposition to trademark registration before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board
• Prepared and negotiated cease-and-desist letters against competitors in a variety of industries

Banking & Finance

• Defended creditor subject to business tort claims of guarantor’s surviving spouse
• Advised creditors regarding various avenues for collection and compliance with state and federal requirements
• Represented creditors in action to revoke the bankruptcy court’s discharge of an individual with numerous ownership and business interests.
• Represented secured creditor in priority dispute spanning multiple state trial and appellate courts
• Represented creditor in preliminary injunction action to preclude fraudulent transfer of debtor’s assets
• Defended real estate company in collection actions pending throughout Ohio and negotiated workout agreement with multiple parties

Commercial Litigation

• Defended insurance broker in coverage dispute concerning the insured’s business personal property destroyed in a fire
• Represented purchaser of commercial rendering business in successful trial against seller for breach of contract
• Represented companies in commercial lease disputes

Probate Litigation

• Defended trustees of multi-million dollar trust against claims brought by various beneficiaries in multiple state courts
• Represented institutional trustees to resolve disputes in accordance with the grantor’s intent and to the satisfaction of beneficiaries
• Obtained summary judgment and favorable appellate decisions on behalf of executor and trustee in will contest action