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. 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 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 Granted
    U.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, 2018
    Knox

    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, 2017
    Butler County

    Prosecution of subrogation action involving fire caused by product defect

  • May 19, 2017
    Lucas

    Arbitration defense of medical device (rolling walker) product liability personal injury claim (Nixon & Co.)

  • Mar 1, 2017
    Lucas

    Arbitration defense of products personal injury liability claim

  • Dec 23, 2015, Motion to Dismiss Granted
    Lake

    Defense of product liability claim

  • Sep 28, 2015, Complaint dismissed
    Shelby County, IN

    Defense of product liability claim 

  • Dec 11, 2014, Judgment Affirmed
    8th Appellate Dist

    Stephen Culler v. WMK, Inc., et al

    Plaintiff appealed adverse trial court judgment in products liability personal injury claim

  • Aug 8, 2014
    Franklin

    Arbitration defense of lemon law an breach of express
    warranty claim

  • Apr 18, 2014, Motion to Dismiss Granted
    Cuyahoga

    Defense of products liability matter

  • Apr 2, 2014, Directed Verdict
    Stark

    Defense of breach of express and implied warranty and Consumer Sales Practices Act Claim product liability

  • Sep 10, 2013
    Mahoning

    Defense of products liability personal injury claim

  • Aug 2, 2013
    U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky

    Class action claims for agricultural nuisance and product liability

  • Apr 19, 2013
    Montgomery

    Defense of breach of auto warranty and Lemon Law claim

  • Mar 8, 2013
    U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky

    Class action claims for agricultural nuisance and product liability

  • Feb 8, 2013
    Summit

    Defense of products liability Lemon Law case

  • Nov 30, 2012, Favorable Outcome
    Franklin

    Defense of property damage products warranty lemon law liability claim

  • Sep 27, 2012, Judgment Affirmed
    5th Appellate Dist

    Nicki Hawkins, et al., v. World Factory, et al.

    Plaintiffs appealed adverse trial court judgment in products liability case

  • Aug 10, 2012
    Lucas

    Arbitration defense of property damage products liability case

  • May 15, 2012
    Fayette County, KY

    Defense of product liability personal injury and property damage claim

  • Feb 25, 2011, Reversed
    1st 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, 2010
    Cuyahoga

    Arbitration - Defense of property damage product liability claim

  • Nov 18, 2009
    Hamilton

    Defense of products liability personal injury.

  • Aug 28, 2009, Plaintiff Verdict
    Muskingham

    Defense of products liability claim of ATV purchase.

  • Mar 17, 2009
    Clayton - GA

    Defense of auto liability design wrongful death claim

  • Feb 4, 2009, Directed Verdict
    Hamilton

    Defense of catastrophic injury claim in products liability case

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Events

  • Emerging Trends in Civil Litigation Risks in The Cannabis Vaping Industry
    Nov 4, 2021
  • Tort Litigation in the Age of the Gig Economy
    Jul 8, 2021
  • Lemon Law and Administrative Regulations Governing Motor Vehicle Repairs
    Columbus, OH, Oct 13, 2016
  • Lemon Law, Motor Vehicle Repair Acts, and Federal Warranty Acts affecting the Consumer
    Gilbride Company CLE, Independence, OH, May 13, 2015
  • Avoiding the Pitfalls of Ohio’s Consumer Sales Practices Act
    Automotive Service Association of Ohio, Cincinnati, OH, Nov 12, 2014
  • Common Mistakes that Lead to Liability for Automobile Dealers and Service Companies
    Automotive Service Association of Ohio, Cincinnati, OH, Nov 12, 2014
  • Pre-Suit Negotiations in Auto, Products Liability and Warranty Claims
    Seminar, Los Angeles, CA, Apr 24, 2014
  • The Consumer Sales Practices Act and the Ramification for Practicing Attorneys
    CLE - Cleveland, OH, Nov 15, 2013
  • Electronic Discovery
    Bluegrass Claims Association - Lexington, KY, Oct 18, 2012
  • Product Liability Law
    Moen Inc. in-house seminar - North Olmsted, OH, Sep 1, 2011
  • 'To Respond or Not to Respond, The Question' on Claims Entered on CPSC Online Database
    DRI Products Liability Seminar - New Orleans, LA, Apr 8, 2011
  • The Automobile "Lemon Law" and the need for service documentation
    Jun 2, 2009
  • The Lost Art of Voir Dire
    Mar 27, 2009

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