Julie Park, in San Diego, and Katie Viggiani, in New York, co-lead Morrison Foerster’s product liability team, overseeing complex national matters across pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and healthcare services. Park handles retail pharmacy claims alleging in utero exposure to a drug caused children to develop autism spectrum disorder and ADHD. Park and Erin Bosman serve as lead counsel in MDLs alleging permanent hair loss and eye injuries from treatment with a generic docetaxel product, as well as nationwide product liability matters involving hip and knee replacement components allegedly causing serious injuries, revision surgeries, and ongoing pain. Alexandra Barlow assists in coordinating national medical device defense strategies, while Viggiani handles product liability claims involving defective online healthcare portals and over-the-counter drugs sold through e-commerce platforms.
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Key clients

  • McKesson
  • MicroPort Orthopedics
  • Prelude Fertility
  • McKinsey

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

Julie Park; Katie Viggiani; Ben Summerfield

Other key lawyers

Alexandra Barlow; Erin Bosman