Product Liability

Hurwitz & Fine, P.C. has extensive experience representing manufacturers of diverse products, ranging from intricate medical devices to complex industrial equipment, in the full range of product liability matters. Representative clients have included manufacturers of computer keyboards, motorcycles, tires, drugs, medical devices, chemicals, fertilizers, kitchen equipment, cosmetics, industrial machinery, toxic substances, chemical containers, explosives, paints, clothing, escalators, elevators, alarm systems, fire-protection systems, electrical equipment, small appliances, abrasives, commercial batteries, industrial heating/air conditioning units, snowmobiles, and sporting goods. This array of products has provided a challenge and an education as well as lasting expertise.

Manufacturers of some of these products and services have included Abbott Spine, Bandit Industries, Inc., Baxter Healthcare, BMW North America, Inc., Carrier Corporation, Centerpulse USA, Inc., Cybex, FMC Corp., Graphite Sales, Inc., Harley-Davidson, Hobart Manufacturing Company, Honda Inc., Ingersoll Rand, Inc., International Comfort Products, New Castle Battery, Novartis, Inc., Otis Elevator Company, Park Corporation, Peerless Heater Company, Polaris Industries, Inc., Pratt & Whitney, Inc., United Technologies, Valco Cincinnati, Inc., White Consolidated Industries, Inc., and Yamaha Corp.

Our attorneys are fully familiar with the steps necessary for carriers, and their insureds, to prepare a proper investigation, assemble experts as necessary, assure containment, and to mount the best defense available.

Firm partner, Harry F. Mooney heads the firm’s Product Liability Team, and has over 30 years of experience in defending manufacturers, corporations and entities in the full range of claims. Mr. Mooney has extensive loss prevention experience and is versed in cost containment strategies. Mr. Mooney is a member of the Board of Directors of the International Association of Defense Counsel, and is active in the various bar associations, working to ensure proper representation of defense clients within the legal system. To send an e-mail to Mr. Mooney, click here.