Consumer, Class Action and Mass Torts
Schneider Bell is the go-to firm for consumer, class action and mass tort litigation, representing industry leaders across various sectors.
Our extensive experience not only involves successfully defending large consumer class actions and mass tort cases but also steering legal progress in these areas.
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Tyler Amick
Associate 216.696.4200
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Thomas A. Barni
Partner 216.696.4200
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Jenna Bird
Associate 216.696.4200 x1037
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Thomas J. Connick
Partner 216.696.4200 x0502
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Theodore M. Dunn, Jr.
Of Counsel 216.696.4200
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Mark M. Mikhaiel
Partner 216.696.4200 x1128
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In both consumer mass tort and class action cases, large groups of plaintiffs share a common grievance against a single defendant, consolidating their lawsuits into one action to streamline the legal process. Our team is adept at managing these high-stakes cases that can impact a client company's brand reputation, business model and bottom line. With a diverse team of seasoned crisis management professionals and experienced trial and appellate lawyers, we are prepared to intervene at any stage of a case's life cycle.
With over a century of legal excellence, Schneider Bell combines strategic thinking, comprehensive resources and unwavering dedication to deliver successful outcomes in even the most complex litigation challenges.
Broad Subject Matter Expertise for Complex Litigation
We have a proven track record of managing intricate and large-scale litigation matters because our lawyers possess broad subject matter experience across several areas:
- Mass Tort Litigation: We professionally manage cases involving numerous plaintiffs injured by the same product or event, such as pharmaceutical drugs or environmental exposures.
- Class Action Litigation: We expertly handle lawsuits where a group of plaintiffs collectively sue a defendant for similar harm, often involving consumer rights violations or product defects.
- Antitrust Actions: We strategically represent clients in litigation concerning alleged anticompetitive behavior or monopolistic practices.
- Product Liability: We skillfully navigate clients’ claims related to defective products that allegedly cause harm.
- Consumer Protection/Consumer Fraud: We effectively litigate claims brought under state and federal consumer protection laws, including deceptive practices, unfair trade practices, and false advertising.
- Privacy and Data Breach Litigation: We competently represent clients facing lawsuits related to data breaches, privacy violations, and cybersecurity incidents.
- Securities Litigation: We adeptly navigate class actions and mass torts related to securities fraud, shareholder disputes and regulatory investigations.
- Environmental Litigation: We meticulously address lawsuits involving environmental contamination, pollution and regulatory compliance issues.
- Insurance Disputes: We rigorously represent clients in disputes over coverage, bad faith claims and insurance fraud allegations.
Your Experts in the Litigation Life Cycle
We use our sophisticated advocacy and tactical planning to turn challenges into successes. We aren’t merely familiar with class action mechanics; we excel in identifying the most efficient routes to winning and resolving cases swiftly. Our approach involves proactive leadership, guiding our clients through their cases with foresight rather than reactive measures. By pinpointing pivotal moments in the litigation life cycle, we tailor the best strategies that pave the best path forward for our clients, ensuring alignment with their objectives and optimal outcomes.
From initiating discovery and managing expenses to filing preemptive motions for limited summary adjudication, pursuing arbitration mandates, and challenging class certifications, we prioritize early identification of critical issues. We adopt a proactive and vigorous approach to swiftly dismiss baseless claims upfront, delivering significant savings in both time and expenses for our clients.
Choose Collaboration, Full-Service Support and Proven Success
When you choose our firm for your litigation needs, you choose a collaborative, client-centered approach. We tap into our deep bench strength of attorneys across the firm’s practice groups to support your case, ensuring a seamless integration of expertise across various legal disciplines. This holistic strategy allows us to craft compelling legal arguments and provide innovative solutions tailored to your unique situation.
Our distinguished history includes numerous landmark wins in consumer protection, class action and mass tort cases. Our attorneys are known for their meticulous research, persuasive writing and powerful courtroom delivery. Contact us today to learn about how to craft your quickest path toward success.