Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP practice, led by John Beisner in Washington DC, focuses on complex MDL and class action litigation. Beisner represents social media platforms in public nuisance claims and those alleging defectivity because they encourage addictive behavior in adolescents, resulting in emotional and physical harm. In California, Quyen Ta advises food manufacturers on product liability matters, including baby food allegedly contaminated with metals, product mislabeling, and consumer data protection claims arising from online therapy platforms. Lance Etcheverry, also in California, handles automotive class actions arising from alleged steering defects that pose safety risks. In New York, Richard Bernardo defends clients in talc litigation alleging asbestos exposure and in hair dye claims involving carcinogenic chemicals. The team also advises online gaming platforms in consumer actions alleging deceptive advertising and false claims about live opponents.