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Baker McKenzie

Baker McKenzie

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United States • Dispute resolution

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Product liability, mass tort and class action - defense: consumer products (including tobacco)

The team at Baker McKenzie is recognised by clients for its ‘incredible skill and experience’ in defending consumer product manufacturers in complex litigation matters. Mark Goodman, practice head in San Francisco, handles MDL mass tort cases involving hair relaxants alleged to cause reproductive harm and environmental nuisance, as well as consumer fraud claims related to plastic packaging labeling. Barry Thompson in Los Angeles defends class actions on pricing disputes and catastrophic TBI claims from mobility scooters. Edward Totino, also in Los Angeles, serves as national counsel in talc litigation. Jennifer Ancona Semko in Washington DC, addresses claims involving cell phones causing cancer, defective vehicle components, and product recalls. The team also manages construction-site accidents, food-contamination claims, and electrical product defects.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The Baker McKenzie team is elite. They are incredibly skilled at legal strategy and have an unmatched understanding of tactical process and procedure. They genuinely care about their clients, and help provide true counsel throughout the lengthy and painful process of complex litigation.'

  • 'Their team is excellent, in that the time they spend working on legal matters is truly productive time. They are proactive in anticipating necessary steps well in advance and always outperform opposing counsel. There is simply no better team to trust when it comes to important litigation and legal matters.’

  • ‘The team at Baker is world class. Their paralegals have incredible skill and experience. Their associates are polished, knowledgable, and professional. Their partners are clear leaders in their field.'

  • 'Collectively the team works seamlessly to deliver quality, coordinated work that continuously exceeds expectations. There is no better Partner than Mark Goodman. He genuinely cares for his clients. If honest, transparent, and frank. He is a joy to deal with and establishes genuine trust. His experience is vast, and he is excellent at formulating and executing complex legal strategies.'

  • 'Mark Goodman is knowledgable of the details in all his cases and closely oversees the tactical execution. His attention to detail and precision are inherent in his every move.'

  • ‘The team has a strategic, hands-on approach and a strong focus on achieving efficient and sound outcomes for the client. We value the team’s ability to combine deep litigation expertise with a clear understanding of client's goals, proposing and executing appropriate decisions at every stage of the procedure. The team’s key strengths lie in its rigorous case assessment and close collaboration with the client.'

Work highlights

Represented Namasté Laboratories, LLC, Dabur International, and Dermoviva Skin Essentials in nationwide mass tort litigation, including an MDL and a 500-page class action complaint involving over 9,000 claims.
Represented Mondelēz in a landmark environmental nuisance and consumer fraud action involving plastic packaging for food and beverage products and the labelling of those products and packaging.
DefendedGoogle/Alphabet in two product liability actions filed in the DC Superior Court by individuals who allege that cell phone RF radiation caused brain cancer.
Practice head

Mark Goodman

Other key lawyers

Barry Thompson; Edward Totino; Jennifer Ancona Semko