Products Liability
Michael McDonald Law Firm is recognized as a national leader in the defense of claims involving products liability, toxic torts, warranty, and pharmaceutical/medical devices. As a testament to its experience, since 2013, Michael McDonald Law Firm has served as National Product Counsel for the world’s largest home appliance manufacturer, managing its litigation nationwide.
By working closely with our clients’ engineers, as well as outside experts, our lawyers have become knowledgeable about technical issues relating to the design, testing, and manufacturing of products, as well as any necessary warnings. Our lawyers are active in national organizations such as the Product Liability Advisory Council (“PLAC”), Defense Research Institute (“DRI”), and the Sports and Fitness Industry Association. Whether Michael McDonald Law Firm is serving as supervising or local counsel, it is well-positioned to address all our clients’ needs.
Classic Products Liability
Managing a range of matters from multi-state lawsuits involving minor property damage to individual catastrophic personal injury cases, Michael McDonald Law Firm defends product manufacturers, distributors, and sellers, involving a wide range of products including home appliances, tires, gas heaters, nail guns, carpet shredders, pallet jacks, fork lifts, vinyl wall covering, fans, bicycles, and automobile parts. Whether such claims sound in strict liability or negligence, or concern warnings, Michael McDonald Law Firm has the breadth of experience and knowledge to navigate the complex problems that arise in such cases.
Moreover, Michael McDonald Law Firm provides advice to its clients in order to comply with regulations set by the Consumer Product Safety Commission and standards created by the various industry working groups. Michael McDonald Law Firm has significant experience guiding clients through recalls and outreach related to new warnings for previously sold products.
Warranty Rights and Lemon Law
Michael McDonald Law Firm is one of the leading authorities on Georgia’s Lemon Law, the Uniform Commercial Code, and the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Improvement Act. As such, we serve as Ontario counsel for a number of well recognized automobile and recreational vehicle manufacturers. Michael McDonald Law Firm also handles claims involving utility vehicles, “fifth wheels,” and manufactured homes. In addition to province and federal courts throughout the Southeast, we also represent such clients before state arbitration and Better Business Bureau panels. Michael McDonald Law Firm also advises clients on legislative matters and complying with lemon law and fair business practice statutes, as well as assisting in drafting warranty language for inclusion in vehicle owner’s manuals.
Pharmaceutical/Medical Device
As pharmaceutical and medical device companies continue to market new products, issues arise concerning the side effects of certain drugs or complications from medical devices. Michael McDonald Law Firm has experience defending product liability cases involving innovation, regulation, marketing, and compliance. We have served as Ontario counsel for several pharmaceutical companies involved in high-profile claims.