Dechert LLP fields a dedicated team of product liability and mass tort specialists that have achieved success before the appellate, federal and state courts in multi-district and state-court litigations for clients in the chemicals, manufacturing and life sciences sectors. Mark S. Cheffo is experienced in serving as national coordinating and trial counsel in product liability, as well as in toxic and environmental exposure suits. Douglas E. Fleming III represents clients in numerous industries including the chemical, pharmaceutical and medical device industries, with his expertise covering both trail and appellate levels throughout the United States. Hayden Coleman is experienced in litigating federal and state multidistrict litigation, class actions and government actions In Los Angeles, Jay Bhimani has served as trial counsel in a range of federal multi-district litigation. Marina Schwarz and Los Angeles situated Allie Ozurovich are key names.
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- 'The firm boasts a team of seasoned attorneys with extensive experience in high-stakes litigation. Their track record of successful outcomes in complex cases is a testament to their proficiency and strategic acumen. The firm fosters a culture of collaboration, both internally and with clients.'
Key clients
- Essity AB
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics
- Sun-Maid Growers of California/Plum, PBC
- W.L. Gore & Associates
Work highlights
Representing GSK as lead national counsel in multidistrict and state-court mass tort litigation concerning allegations that the heartburn medication Zantac causes cancer due to NDMA formation.
Advising Sun-Maid Growers of California/Plum, PBC in litigation concerning allegations of heavy metals in baby food. Secured a major victory in August 2023 in the first baby food heavy metals personal injury case, N.C. v. Hain Celestial Group, Inc., by excluding the plaintiff’s key experts and obtaining summary judgment.
Representing Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corporation in civil litigation and regulatory matters related to its use of PFOA, a chemical under public and regulatory scrutiny. Defended against numerous actions, including putative class actions in New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont, alleging groundwater contamination and seeking medical monitoring and property damage.
Lawyers
Practice head
Jay Bhimani; Mark Cheffo; Douglas Fleming
Other key lawyers
Hayden Coleman; Marina Schwarz; Allie Ozurovich