Results

Defended a national products supplier in a product liability case where plaintiff contended that exposure to asbestos was a substantial factor in the cause of his father's death from pleural mesothelioma. After 1/2/ weeks of a projected 6-7 week jury trial, case dismissed by plaintiff without prejudice. (Lars Roner v. Asbestos Corporation Limited, et al.)

Successfully defended a U.S. automobile manufacturer in rollover and seat belt litigation.

Defended a national products supplier in the first asbestos personal injury or death case tried in Utah. Case is currently under appeal.  (Vickie Warren v. Georgia-Pacific, LLP, Hamilton Materials, Inc., and Union Carbide Corporation).

American Nutrition, Inc. v. The Peterson Company.  Represented American Nutrition, Inc. (ANI) in litigation resulting from the largest consumer recall in the history of the FDA.

Successfully defended a privately-held international pharmaceutical company in a wrongful death claim involving an oral medication.

Successfully defended a building products manufacturer in an $80 million property damage suit to recover the cost of removing asbestos from public buildings throughout the State of Utah.

Successfully represented an international pharmaceutical company in defense of a multi-million dollar product liability claim relating to baby formula.

Successfully represented an international mining company in product liability litigation arising out of uranium mining operations.

Successfully defended dozens of product manufacturers in asbestos personal injury litigation over 25 years.