DLA Piper LLP (US)’s product liability automotive subgroup excels in defending transport, automotive companies, and multinational manufacturers in addressing complex litigation across federal and state courts in the US, working primarily out of the Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and Washington DC offices. The team works with clients such as Hyundai Mobis, British Airways, and KLM in matters relating to manufacturing, safety standards, regulatory compliance, and product liability claims. The team’s notable recent achievements include significant victories for Hyundai Mobis in a multidistrict litigation, and for KLM in a putative class action. The subgroup is led by Matt Goldberg , a recognized leader in class actions and cross-border discovery issues, while the team also benefits from the expertise of Paul Hemmersbaugh, a former chief counsel to the national Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), who advises on regulatory risks and strategies.
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Key clients

  • Hyundai Mobis
  • Iberia Lineas Aereas de Espana SA Operadora [Iberia Airlines]
  • British Airways plc
  • KLM Airlines
  • BASF Corporation

Work highlights

  • Represented British Airways in a putative nationwide class action relating to an alleged failure to pay refunds to consumers for flights cancelled due to Covid-19.
  • Represented  Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij, N.V. (KLM) in a putative ESG consumer class action in the Southern District of New York.

Lawyers

Practice head

Matt Goldberg; Christopher G. Campbell; Angela C. Agrusa

Other key lawyers

Paul Hemmersbaugh