Products Liability

We represent manufacturers in a variety of industries who have been accused of producing products that were unsafe or not fit. We have also handled litigation over whether products adequately met specifications and warranties. Our clients have included manufacturers of forest products, steel products, medical equipment, bicycle equipment, and boats. These cases often involve highly technical, engineering-related issues.

Representative Cases

  1. Richardson v. Hydroplanes Unlimited, Inc., et al. (Washington - King County). Represented company owning hydroplane in products liability action regarding claims that unlimited hydroplane was not properly designed. The case was dismissed.
  2. Hauck v. Northwest Cortez and Apollo Motor Homes (Washington - King County). Defended a manufacturer of motor homes against breach-of-warranty and products liability claims. The case was tried with no damages assessed against the manufacturer.
  3. Sewat, J.V. v. Alcan Aluminum Co., et al. (Washington - Federal Court). Represented a manufacturer of steel against claims of more than $4 million arising from allegedly defective steel. The claims against the company were stayed and later dismissed.
  4. Boruck v. Cycles Peugeot (Washington - King County Court). Represented manufacturer of bicycles in products liability litigation. The case against the client was dismissed.
  5. Asbestos-Related Claims. We represent a corporation in defending against asbestos-related claims in various courts in Washington and elsewhere. Many such claims have settled; others are pending.