Overview
Reminger’s Product Liability attorneys are nationally recognized and have the experience necessary to handle the complex issues inherent in product liability actions.
Clients have come to rely on Reminger’s Product Liability attorneys’ skill and expertise to handle any product liability matter. For more than 50 years, Reminger has represented a vast array of product liability clients including the defense of claims against international manufacturers and distributors of automobiles, boats, recreational vehicles, household consumer products (including cannabis/THC, artificial flavorings, and fragrances) and industrial machinery.
Reminger attorneys have successfully tried and obtained defense verdicts on behalf of our clients in numerous high-risk, high-exposure cases across the country. Clients entrust Reminger with the defense of their products in claims for personal injury, wrongful death, significant subrogation claims, class action suits, and MDL cases.
Our attorneys combine their comprehensive trial experience and national reach to provide consistent, efficient service as national coordinating counsel to a wide variety of product liability clients.
Our nationally recognized Product Liability attorneys have appeared before industry groups, standard-making bodies, and the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, to address product recalls and nationwide corrective action programs.
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Honors & Recognitions
Reminger’s Products Liability Group was ranked by U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” as Metropolitan Cleveland Tier 1 and Metropolitan Cincinnati Tier 3 for 2023.
Representative Clients
Representative Clients: American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Bradford White Corporation, Conair (Cuisinart), Gould, Inc., Heil Co., Hyundai Motors America, Kia Motors of America, Mannessman Demag AG, Mazda Motor America Inc., Mercedes Benz USA, Mitsubishi, Porsche Cars North America, Saint Gobain Corp, Subaru of America, Toyota Motor Sales USA, Volkswagen of America, Volvo Cars of North America, Wal-Mart, Wellcraft Marine
Insurance Carriers/TPAs: Allianz Insurance, Hartford, Tokyo Fire and Marine, Travelers
Testimonials
“On any product liability case that I have ever had to assign, Hugh Bode has done a fabulous job in service and results.”
-Lisa, Senior Claims Adjuster
“We have been very happy with the services of Reminger. They understand us as a client and know how we like to do things. It sounds very simple, but not every attorney/firm understands the importance of listening to and knowing the client.”
-Christopher, Manager of Legal and Consumer Affairs
Results
- Oct 18, 2022, Summary Judgment GrantedU.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
Plaintiff claimed a mobile shopping cart was negligently designed causing her to fall. Plaintiff suffered a severe humerus fracture that required extensive surgery. Federal Court granted summary judgment after it was proven that Plaintiff had failed to show evidence of a design defect.
- Jul 30, 2018Knox
Defense negligence claim brought by a Plaintiff who asserted that she sustained an electrical shock while occupying a fair ride operated by client.
- Aug 25, 2017Butler County
Prosecution of subrogation action involving fire caused by product defect
- May 19, 2017Lucas
Arbitration defense of medical device (rolling walker) product liability personal injury claim (Nixon & Co.)
- Mar 1, 2017Lucas
Arbitration defense of products personal injury liability claim
- Dec 23, 2015, Motion to Dismiss GrantedLake
Defense of product liability claim
- Sep 28, 2015, Complaint dismissedShelby County, IN
Defense of product liability claim
- Dec 11, 2014, Judgment Affirmed8th Appellate Dist
Stephen Culler v. WMK, Inc., et al
Plaintiff appealed adverse trial court judgment in products liability personal injury claim
- Aug 8, 2014Franklin
Arbitration defense of lemon law an breach of express
warranty claim - Apr 18, 2014, Motion to Dismiss GrantedCuyahoga
Defense of products liability matter
- Apr 2, 2014, Directed VerdictStark
Defense of breach of express and implied warranty and Consumer Sales Practices Act Claim product liability
- Sep 10, 2013Mahoning
Defense of products liability personal injury claim
- Aug 2, 2013U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky
Class action claims for agricultural nuisance and product liability
- Apr 19, 2013Montgomery
Defense of breach of auto warranty and Lemon Law claim
- Mar 8, 2013U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky
Class action claims for agricultural nuisance and product liability
- Feb 8, 2013Summit
Defense of products liability Lemon Law case
- Nov 30, 2012, Favorable OutcomeFranklin
Defense of property damage products warranty lemon law liability claim
- Sep 27, 2012, Judgment Affirmed5th Appellate Dist
Nicki Hawkins, et al., v. World Factory, et al.
Plaintiffs appealed adverse trial court judgment in products liability case
- Aug 10, 2012Lucas
Arbitration defense of property damage products liability case
- May 15, 2012Fayette County, KY
Defense of product liability personal injury and property damage claim
- Feb 25, 2011, Reversed1st Appellate Dist
McCarthy v. Sterling Chemicals Inc., et al.
Tank car manufacturer appeals trial court’s grant of new trial to personal injury plaintiff.
- Jul 2, 2010Cuyahoga
Arbitration - Defense of property damage product liability claim
- Nov 18, 2009Hamilton
Defense of products liability personal injury.
- Aug 28, 2009, Plaintiff VerdictMuskingham
Defense of products liability claim of ATV purchase.
- Mar 17, 2009Clayton - GA
Defense of auto liability design wrongful death claim
- Feb 4, 2009, Directed VerdictHamilton
Defense of catastrophic injury claim in products liability case
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- Co-ChairSandusky
- Co-ChairYoungstown
- Ft. Mitchell
- Cincinnati
- Indianapolis
- Louisville
All Practice Group Attorneys
- Michael P. Gilbride
- Robert S. Yallech
- John M. Dunn
- Robert W. Hojnoski
- Logan C. Hughes
- Danielle J. Lewis
- Vincent P. Antaki
- Mark R. Bush
- Gregory G. Guice
- Anthony L. Holton
- David R. Hudson
- Houston Hum
- Kent Hushion
- Jennifer J. Jandes
- B. Scott Jones
- Thomas B. Kilbane
- Robert Kish
- Nathan A. Lennon
- Frank Leonetti, III
- Rafael P. McLaughlin
- Erik Olson
- Robert A. Ott
- Thomas Palmer
- Anthony Pernice
- Zachary B. Pyers
- Austin Richards
- James P. Scheidler
- Matthew L. Schrader
- Lauren M. Spuzzillo
- Jade A. Stewart
- Matthew A. Taulbee
- Trevor Wells