Co-headed by D’Lesli Davis in Dallas and Ben Hulse in Minneapolis, Norton Rose Fulbright Product Liability and Consumer Disputes team advises on a broad spectrum of transport-related product liability matters spanning automotive, trucking and wider mobility sectors. The group represents component manufacturers, automakers, freight lines and infrastructure companies, coordinating multi-jurisdictional litigation and discovery while leveraging deep expertise in vehicle dynamics, regulatory frameworks and industry standards. Minneapolis-based Andy Crowder focuses on product liability and complex commercial litigation, acting for manufacturers across the automotive, aviation, energy, and chemical sectors in technically demanding matters. Crowder has tried cases to verdict in state and federal courts, argued appeals before state appellate courts and the Minnesota Supreme Court, and represents clients in complex arbitrations nationwide.
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‘The firm's attorneys in this space have incredible experience and common sense to guide the client through a difficult landscape. They know our business inside and out and are a true partner with us. ’
‘Troy Vancil and John Herring are as strong as it gets. Both have the requisite industry and trial experience, plus common sense, to bring superb value to our organization. ’
Key clients
- Walmart
- Phillips 66 Company
- Energy Transfer Partners
- Targa Resources
- Vulcan Materials Company
- Xcel Energy
- Ecolab Inc.
- CAMOSA
- Kasi Aviation
Work highlights
Served as National Trial Counsel for Walmart and Sam’s Club in automotive and tire litigation nationwide since 2015. Currently advising on cases across multiple states, including wrongful death and parking lot injury claims. Also supporting Walmart in areas such as consumer class actions, e-discovery, healthcare, and intellectual property.
Representing Xcel Energy in litigation involving vehicle-related damage to its infrastructure. Successfully defended the company in cases where truck collisions led to fires and property loss, securing favorable outcomes and shifting liability to other parties. Continue to represent Xcel in similar ongoing matters, including wrongful death and product liability claims.
Represented Vulcan Materials Company in groundwater contamination cases involving 1,4-dioxane in New York, and recently expanded that work to include similar litigation in New Jersey. Advising Vulcan and its Texas subsidiary, Statewide Transport LLC, on trucking and road construction matters, with over a dozen active personal injury cases.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
D’Lesli Davis; Ben Hulse; Andy Crowder
Other key lawyers
Troy Vancil; John Herring