We handle a wide range of complex product liability claims for clients ranging from a Fortune 50 manufacturer to family-held businesses. Our attorneys are experienced with cases that raise complex medical causation and damages issues as well as questions implicating the Uniform Commercial Code, maritime law, the sophisticated user doctrine, state and federal consumer fraud claims, and issues of indemnification for distributors.
While most of the litigation in which we are involved is venued in state and federal courts in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, because of the expertise we have developed with particular products, our clients have also retained us to defend claims in Maryland, New York, Connecticut, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Washington, Florida and other jurisdictions. Our product liability practice involves regularly working with a range of experts in the fields of mechanical and electrical engineering, toxic chemicals, pulmonology, neuropsychology, commercial and consumer warnings, and epidemiology.
We also regularly advise clients regarding warnings and related labeling issues and other risk assessment matters.
Our Product Liability practice group is chaired by Marc B. Zingarini, who can be reached at 215.972.7906 or mzingarini@wglaw.com.
Product Liability Department
Andrew R. BenedictPartnerPhiladelphia, PA Christine G. BenedumAssociatePhiladelphia, PA Laurence T. BennettPartnerCherry Hill, NJ Brian L. CalistriPartnerPhiladelphia, PA Christopher P. DeeganPartnerPittsburgh, PA Samuel H. ForemanPartnerPittsburgh, PA Thomas GerouloAssociatePhiladelphia, PA | Joseph GoldbergPartnerPhiladelphia, PA James R. HartlinePartnerHarrisburg, PA Jason D. HerpelAssociatePhiladelphia, PA Sean S. LitzAssociatePhiladelphia, PA Robert MacMahonPartnerPhiladelphia, PA William C. Mills IVPartnerPhiladelphia, PA Michael A. MoroneyPartnerMurray Hill, NJ | Michael B. PullanoPartnerPhiladelphia, PA Richard S. RanieriPartnerMurray Hill, NJ David J. RosenbergPartnerPittsburgh, PA Benjamin E. SchmidtAssociatePhiladelphia, PA H. Benjamin SharlinAssociateCherry Hill, NJ Marc B. ZingariniPartnerPhiladelphia, PA |
Product Liability News
Andrew R. Benedict and John P. Kickbusch Promoted to Partnership
2010-01-01
Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP is pleased to announce the election of Andrew R. Benedict and John P. Kickbusch to partnership. Mr
2010-01-01: Andrew R. Benedict and John P. Kickbusch Promoted to Partnership
William C. Mills, IV Joins Philadelphia Office
2009-12-17
Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP is pleased to announce that William C. Mills, IV has joined the Philadelphia office as a partner practicing in the areas of Product Liability and Toxic Tort Litigation. In his mass and toxic tort practice, Mr. Mills
2009-12-17: William C. Mills, IV Joins Philadelphia Office
H. Benjamin Sharlin Defends Consumer Fraud Action
2009-11-02
Associate H. Benjamin Sharlin successfully defended a New Jersey auto dealer against consumer fraud claims that a vehicle did not obtain proper gas mileage. The manufacturer’s window sticker on the leased vehicle (EPA estimates) indicated that the car would obtain g
2009-11-02: H. Benjamin Sharlin Defends Consumer Fraud Action
Michael A. Moroney Joins Weber Gallagher
2008-06-20
Michael A. Moroney has joined Weber Gallagher as a partner in the Firm's Newark, New Jersey office. Mr. Moroney has a solid base of experience litigating a broad range of product liability cases, commercial disputes, insurance defense matters and other civil litigation.&nbs
2008-06-20: Michael A. Moroney Joins Weber Gallagher
Richard S. Ranieri Recertified as Civil Trial Attorney
2007-05-25
The law firm of Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP is pleased to announce that Richard S. Ranieri has become recertified, both locally and nationally, as a civil trial attorney. Mr. Ranieri was certified by the Supreme Court of New J
2007-05-25: Richard S. Ranieri Recertified as Civil Trial Attorney
Seven Weber Gallagher Attorneys Named 2006 PA 'Rising Stars'
2006-11-27
Partners Wendi D. Barish, Michael B. Pullano, Regan S. Safier, Michael S. Savett and Jeffrey T. Strittmatter and associates Shawn C. Gooden and Joshua A. Gray
2006-11-27: Seven Weber Gallagher Attorneys Named 2006 PA 'Rising Stars'
PA Supreme Court Lets Stand Multi-Million Dollar Verdict Obtained by Weber Gallagher Attorneys
2006-07-14
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently denied review of one of the largest jury verdicts ever delivered in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, a case litigated by Weber Gallagher partners Marc B. Zingarini and Thomas E. Butler, Jr. and former partner - now Philad
Johnna D. Hutnick Joins Cherry Hill Office
2006-06-26
Johnna D. Hutnick has joined the Cherry Hill office of Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP as an associate. Ms. Hutnick devotes her practice to a wide range of matters, including products liability, automotive liability, commercial litigation and gener
2006-06-26: Johnna D. Hutnick Joins Cherry Hill Office
Brian L. Calistri Earns Victory in Products Liability Trial
2006-05-08
Brian L. Calistri, a partner in the Philadelphia office of Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP, won a major victory in a products liability case in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas on May 2, 2006. Although the jury awarded $5 mllion to the pla
2006-05-08: Brian L. Calistri Earns Victory in Products Liability Trial
Brian L. Calistri Obtains Federal Court Victory in Fire Loss Claim
2006-03-30
Brian L. Calistri, a partner in the Philadelphia office of Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP, obtained a major victory in federal court in Philadelphia defending a $1.25 million fire loss claim. The January 2000 fire, which caused considerable damage t
2006-03-30: Brian L. Calistri Obtains Federal Court Victory in Fire Loss Claim
Weber Gallagher Promotes Three Attorneys to Partnership
2005-12-16
Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP is pleased to announce that Wendi D. Barish, Laurence T. Bennett and Michael B. Pullano have been promoted to partnership at the law firm effective January 1, 2006.
2005-12-16: Weber Gallagher Promotes Three Attorneys to Partnership
Joseph Goldberg, Robert MacMahon and Tracy A. Walsh Join Philadelphia Office
2005-01-10
Joseph Goldberg, Robert MacMahon and Tracy A. Walsh have joined Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP as partners in the law firm's Philadelphia office. Mr. Goldberg's practice comprises a range of areas, with extensive
2005-01-10: Joseph Goldberg, Robert MacMahon and Tracy A. Walsh Join Philadelphia Office
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