David T. Schaefer

Experience

Medical Device Product Liability Litigation

Defending multiple product liability cases involving joint replacement products.

Asbestos Litigation

Defended manufacturer against product liability claims, resulting in defense verdict at trial affirmed on appeal. Defended premises liability case, obtaining summary judgment affirmed by the Kentucky Supreme Court.

Carrollton, Kentucky Church Bus Fire

Defended motor vehicle manufacturer in protracted product liability litigation stemming from tragic accident and bus fire that resulted in 27 deaths.

Firearm Product Liability Litigation

Defended firearm manufacturers against design defect allegations.

Premises Liability Litigation

Defended premises liability cases for auto parts client and major retailer.

Recreational Vehicle Product Liability Litigation

Defending manufacturer of RV refrigerators in product liability cases.

Tire Product Liability Litigation

Defending tire manufacturers in product liability cases involving allegations of design and manufacturing defects.

Warranty and Lemon Law Litigation

Defense of motor vehicle manufacturers in cases involving alleged breach of warranty, lemon law violations and complex litigation involving Article 2 of the UCC.