Multi-State, Multi-District and Serial Litigation

Almost any company or industry in the U.S. can be the target of multiple lawsuits in multiple jurisdictions. Typically, these claims involve substantially similar or identical allegations—most often asserting product liability theories. Claimants may number into the tens of thousands.

Stites & Harbison frequently coordinates the defense of multi-state, multi-district and serial litigation on a regional or national basis. We are adept using the tools required in such complex and difficult litigation . . .

  • Developing and implementing defense theories and strategies
  • Retrieving, analyzing and producing relevant and discoverable documents
  • Identifying and protecting privileged documents
  • Providing uniform discovery responses
  • Preparing company employees for depositions
  • Maintaining relevant databases and literature files
  • Developing expert witness testimony
  • Acting as lead trial counsel

Our product liability experience is particularly broad. It includes trials involving asbestos, automobiles and related components, building materials, beverages, chemicals, dyes, electrical fires, industrial equipment, ladders, machinery and mechanical components, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, PVC products, power tools and trucks.

For more information

  • John Tate, Louisville (502) 587-3400
  • John Famularo, Lexington (859) 226-2300