Defective Products

With over 40 years successfully litigating in courtrooms across the country, Tim Leonard is well versed in products liability law. He has represented clients in defective products litigation related to oil and gas, construction, and manufacturing, among others. Now, he is putting his experience to work for both individuals harmed by defective products and companies accused of manufacturing and distributing dangerous products into the stream of commerce. Regardless of which side of the docket, these cases are complex and involve multiple parties’ potential liability exposure. With so many potential parties, many coming with at least one if not more insurance providers, determining who to sue, who to bring into a case, and where to file a lawsuit are all more complex than in other types of civil litigation. The Leonard Law Firm, PLLC has the experience, resources, and skill to streamline your claims and handle every aspect of your situation from start to finish.

Common Types of Defective Products

Tim Leonard can handle cases involving the following types of products:

• Defective medical devices

• Defective workplace products and machinery

• Defective children’s products

• Dangerous household products

• Dangerous medications

Defending Against Defective Products Claims

Across his career, Tim has defended all types of sizes of companies, including Fortune 100 companies, against defective products claims. He knows how to work with the companies, their in-house counsel, insurance carriers, and experts to thoroughly prepare and present un assailable defense in the face of what is often a sympathetic plaintiff. We have substantial experience defending cases involving sophisticated and highly technical products. We work with respected experts who have the knowledge required to provide effective testimony and who have the communication skills needed to help the judge and/or jury understand the complex issues in your case.

We also know how to apply affirmative defenses to product liability actions, including the misuse of the product by the injured party, the use of the product in violation of warnings or instructions for use, and/or the alteration or modification of the product.

Representing Plaintiffs Injured by Dangerous Products

Having significant experience defending large companies against claims of product defects enables Tim to understand their strategies and tactics when he represents plaintiffs who have been injured by products or surviving family members have lost loved ones. The two primary categories of product defects are design defects and manufacturing defects. 

• Design Defects: These stem from a flaw in the original product design that causes all products produced based on this design to be flawed and dangerous to potential consumers and users.

• Manufacturing Defects: These are caused by mistakes made as part of the creation of a product and are not always found in every single product manufactured, only some.

Plaintiffs can sue for damages resulting from defective products under the legal theories of negligence, strict liability, and breach of warranty. They can seek to hold many potential parties responsible for their damages, including the manufacturer, retailer, wholesaler, and more.