If you are a manufacturer, distributor, or seller of a widely-distributed product, consider attending the DRI Product Liability Conference in Austin, Texas, February 6-8, 2019.  More information about the conference is available here.  The conference is well-attended annually by many product liability professionals and is a great place to network and learn new strategies and tips. » Read More

If you are a manufacturer, distributor, or seller of a widely-distributed product, you should consider attending the DRI Product Liability Conference in San Diego, California, February 7-9, 2018, where you can learn “Progressive Strategies for Defending Product Manufacturers.”  More information about the conference is available at this link: DRI Products. » Read More

Consumer class actions can result when multiple plaintiffs have the same claims that are supported by common facts, and the Court determines that the multiple claims can easily and fairly be managed in one litigation.  Plaintiffs’ lawyers strive to find viable class actions, because they can leverage the aggregated claims into a larger risk for the defendant, seek high counsel fee awards, and try to force an early settlement. » Read More

Welcome to the NMM Consumer Claim & Product Liability Defense Blog! The purpose of this blog is to discuss practical information, strategies, and developments concerning the avoidance and defense of consumer claims, product liability claims, and related class actions or aggregated litigation. » Read More