Morrison Foerster is active on behalf of harma and medical device companies in product liability matters, providing ‘high-level litigation strategy’, such as in mass torts and class actions, and 'efficient day-to-litigation counsel’. The team also provides regulatory compliance guidance, including advising clients on product recalls and how product liability law applies to cutting-edge products, such as those driven by AI. Co-chairing the practice from San Diego and San Francisco, seasoned litigator Erin Bosman defends clients in high-stakes mass tort cases and helps them navigate complex, company-threatening product liability crises. Notably, Bosman represented McKesson in MDL and state court proceedings related to alleged permanent hair loss after breast cancer treatment with Taxotere. A key figure in the practice, Julie Park is experienced in managing complex, multijurisdictional litigation in both state and federal courts, while also guiding clients through product recalls.
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‘Morrison Foerster's product liability team is our go-to for critical litigation. They provide both high-level litigation strategy and efficient day-to-litigation counsel. They are our first call when we need product liability counsel. Additionally, they are particularly skilled at managing litigation in the larger context of running our business.’
‘Erin Bosman and Julie Park understand our business and our products, which allows them to address issues efficiently. They are also very good at delegating in a productive, efficient way. They are prompt communicators, always available when we need them.’
Key clients
- McKesson Corporation
- MicroPort Orthopedics Inc.
- Prelude Fertility, Inc.
Work highlights
Representing McKesson in multidistrict litigation and state court proceedings comprising thousands of cases arising out of plaintiffs’ allegations that they experienced permanent hair loss after being treated for breast cancer with Taxotere.
Advising MicroPort Orthopedics in dozens of product liability cases, nationally and internationally, in which plaintiffs allege injuries from hip or knee replacement implants.
Defended Prelude Fertility in litigation arising out of a tank failure at Pacific Fertility Center in San Francisco, potentially affecting hundreds of patients.
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Practice head
Erin Bosman
Other key lawyers
Julie Park