Cosmetic, Toiletry & Household Products Liability Defense

When a company’s product becomes the target of a product liability lawsuit, the consequences extend far beyond the courtroom. Brand reputation, consumer trust, and financial stability are all on the line. Facing mass torts, failure-to-warn claims, or allegations of contamination requires a legal defense built on meticulous science and strategic litigation experience. In these scenarios, we are your trusted counsel, leveraging deep expertise in complex litigation, including mass torts, claims of asbestos contamination, and allegations of concerted industry action, to aggressively protect your brand and bottom line.

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Challenges in Product Liability Litigation for Consumer Goods

Facing an environment of intense public and regulatory scrutiny, our litigation team draws on its experience in these core areas:

Experience & Results

Representative Defense Experience

  • Assisted clients with obtaining favorable settlements early in large, multi-defendant cases.
  • Served on the trial team for a large international product manufacturer.
  • Defended product manufacturers against claims of product liability, manufacturing defects, design defects, and failure to adequately warn.
  • Represented Fortune 500 Company in mass tort product liability cases.
  • Successfully obtained summary judgment for defendants in product liability and personal injury actions in cases involving allegedly defective agricultural and vehicle components.
  • Defended clients in lengthy and complex multi-defendant trials involving claims of asbestos exposure;
  • Participated in persuading the Oklahoma Supreme Court to adopt the Daubert standards for expert witnesses, paving the way for Oklahoma state courts to apply the Daubert line of cases in Oklahoma civil proceedings.

Firm Recognition

US News & World Report 2025 Best Law Firms 

  • Tier 1 Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
  • Tier 1 Mass Tort Litigation / Class Action – Defendant

Consult with Our Product Liability Defense Team

Protecting your brand or operation demands a strategic legal partner committed to immediate risk mitigation and long-term defense. Our attorneys leverage decades of experience in mass tort and complex litigation to navigate the unique challenges of the personal care and cosmetic industry.

If your company or operations are currently facing claims related to:

  • Talc contamination and related mass torts
  • Allegations of failure to warn or manufacturing or design defects
  • Regulatory investigations triggered by a public claim

Do not face the high-stakes risks of a product lawsuit alone. Contact us today for a confidential assessment of your legal position.

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