Litigating Products Liability Class Actions: Leading Lawyers on Interpreting Recent Decisions, Assessing a Case’s Validity, and Preparing for Trial (Inside the Minds)

Litigating Products Liability Class Actions provides an authoritative, insider's perspective on key strategies for successfully representing clients in products liability class action lawsuits. Featuring partners from some of the nation's leading law firms, these experts guide the reader through the process of collaborating closely with clients to develop a successful litigation strategy. These top lawyers offer their advice on collecting key evidence, choosing and preparing expert witnesses, and determining whether to settle or bring a case to trial. From studying the product and its users to managing the entire discovery process, these authors stress the importance of conducting comprehensive groundwork before fully forming an argument. Additionally, these leaders discuss relevant decisions and upcoming trends impacting products liability class actions. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to success within this ever-evolving area of law. Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business and legal intelligence from leading C-Level executives and lawyers. Each chapter offers thought leadership and expert analysis on an industry, profession, or topic, providing a future-oriented perspective and proven strategies for success. Each author has been selected based on their experience and C-Level standing within the business and legal communities. Chapters Include: 1. Roberta D. Anderson, Partner, K&L Gates LLP, "Utilizing Recent Case Law to Develop Effective Products Liability Class Action Strategies" 2. Wystan Ackerman, Partner and Chair, Class Action Team, Robinson & Cole LLP, "Recent Developments and Anticipated Trends in Defending Products Liability Class Actions" 3. Susan T. Dwyer, Partner and Chair, Product Liability Practice Group, and Ronald J. Levine, Partner and Co-Chair, Litigation Department, Herrick Feinstein LLP, "Products Liability Class Actions: Early Case Assessment" 4. Joseph W. Hovermill, Shareholder, Miles & Stockbridge PC, "Old Tricks for New Dogs: Attacking Class Certification in 'Economic Loss' Products Liability Class Actions" 5. Brent R. Austin, Partner, Wildman Harrold Allen & Dixon LLP, "Consumer Fraud Products Liability Case Theories and Strategies" 6. Mark S. Adams, Partner, Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP, "Developing Class Action Strategies Based on Recent Key Decisions" 7. James Comodeca, Partner and Chair, Products Liability Practice Group, and Gabrielle Hils, Partner and Member, Products Liability Practice Group, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, "CAFA, Wal-Mart v. Dukes, and Other Key Developments in Class Action Litigation" Appendices Include: Appendix A: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Dukes Appendix B: AT&T Mobility LLC v. Concepcion Appendix C: Smith v. Bayer Corporation Appendix D: Recent Trends in Product Liability Class Action Litigation Appendix E: ADR Case Evaluation Worksheet Appendix F: Sample Agreement to Exchange Information and Attempt Settlement Appendix G: CPR Procedure for Resolving Product Liability Claims