Litigation

The Litigation Group of GSH consists of experienced litigators who have represented corporate clients with a variety of complex litigation matters. We regularly defend major industries including pharmaceutical and automotive manufacturers, financial institutions and consumer goods companies with claims involving alleged product defect, contract disputes, mass litigation and other matters. We have extensive experience defending drug manufacturers and distributors in several venues against claims for injuries allegedly caused by over-the-counter medications. We have litigated genetic seed allegations, welding rod allegations, a variety of pharmaceutical defense matters, broker disputes, securities fraud issues and other complex commercial matters.

Our firm has also successfully handled matters involving workers’ compensation, construction litigation, insurance defense, bankruptcy litigation, environmental litigation, distributorship litigation, professional liability, ERISA litigation, condemnation-related litigation, and appellate practice in federal and state courts.

Representative Experience

• Defended Fortune 50 Corporation with respect to a premises liability action where Plaintiff sought $250,000 in damages for a torn, operated rotator cuff and related injuries. Matter was resolved through binding arbitration, where each party presented evidence and witnesses. The arbitrator entered an award in favor of our client, thereby denying the relief requested by the plaintiff.
• Represented a major life insurance company where the case sought rescission of a $4M life insurance policy purchased by a well-known motivational speaker, deceased. The court found that the deceased had materially misrepresented his income, granting the life insurance company’s motion for summary judgment.
• Represented medical malpractice insurer with medical specials of $1.3 million and future medicals in the $4-5 million dollar range in a case that dealt with an alleged negligent gastric bypass. After a two-week trial, the jury briefly deliberated and returned with a defense verdict.
• Defended automotive manufacturers, automotive industry members, pharmaceutical manufacturers, industrial goods manufacturers and consumer goods companies in actions involving alleged product defects and failure to warn.
• Testified before government body regarding merit of legal issues for municipality considering litigation. Developed consortium of corporations and trade associations for litigation dispute resolution. Sought after for arbitration skills.
• Developed and implemented plan for catastrophic tort allegations with client co-joint with industry. Participated in class action and multi-district litigation.
• Represented major social service agency in connection with abandoned multi-million dollar real estate transaction; obtained favorable settlement on behalf of client including recoupment of attorneys fees expended in connection with transaction.
• Successfully defended client in complex civil RICO action. Defended individuals and corporations from criminal prosecution in state and federal courts, including conspiracy and white collar offenses.
• Represented corporations in connection with territorial contract dispute and dealership rights and failed acquisition of multiple dealerships.
• Prosecuted tortious interference with contract and business relations claims in federal court. Obtained jury verdict for client in excess of $1.2 million.
• Represented major Midwestern utility in a multi-party commercial litigation matter.
• Represented of clients in construction, real property and lease disputes.
• Successfully defended major international petroleum corporation in federal trial against environmental claims including CERCLA, RCRA and common law claims.
• Represented state and foreign corporations including manufacturers and utility companies in worker’s compensation matters. Representation includes causation, damages, penalties, litigation and advice regarding case management.
• Successfully handled matters involving coverage issues, tort defense and defense of carriers with life policies.
• Represented clients with respect to real property contamination issues.
• Litigated adversarial proceedings in federal courts and successfully defended creditors.
• Sought after by other law firms for securities litigation counsel and expert testimony.
• Provided amicus counsel for special interests and appellate practice.