COZEN O'CONNOR | The Confidence to Proceed

Life Sciences & Medical Device Litigation

Terry M. Henry
Contact
(215) 665-4653

Overview

Whether we are defending a single case, a multiparty matter, a class action, or multidistrict litigation, our attorneys apply the highest level of trial preparation, planning, coordination and diligence. Much of our success has been achieved through proactive handling of cases, as well as adherence to our clients’ unique litigation management requirements and objectives. Our attorneys are knowledgeable regarding a vast array of medical devices used in surgical procedures of all types. Likewise, we have defended manufacturers of various prescription and over-the-counter medications prescribed or used for numerous medical problems.

Class Action and Multidistrict Litigation

The amounts in controversy in the class actions we defend often are measured in the billions, and the proposed classes are frequently national in scope. Cozen O’Connor has prevailed against class action counsel with national reputations, and has litigated successfully in numerous plaintiff-friendly jurisdictions.

Our attorneys have extensive experience litigating under the Class Action Fairness Act of 2005. We removed to federal court several class actions arising out of Hurricane Katrina and briefed the basis for those removals. We have argued class action issues in numerous appellate courts, including before an en banc panel of the United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. We also filed one of the first motions under recently enacted Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23(f), which authorizes the interlocutory appeal of class certification decisions.

Addressing Your Needs

We have established a Life Sciences Industry Team with detailed knowledge, all of which will give your company the confidence that we are managing your work effectively and are controlling costs through efficiency. In today’s legal landscape, the life sciences encompass a variety of practice and technology specialties. Cozen O’Connor has the right mix of technical and legal professionals with the qualifications to handle whatever you may need. The teams represent leading commercial, medical, scientific and industrial enterprises and tackles critical issues and challenges currently facing the defense community.

We use several processes in our day-to-day activities to ensure good communication vertically (with our clients) and horizontally (within our trial team). We are aware that you and your company need to be kept current on any pending litigation that we are handling and we take pride in our responsiveness, in reporting recent developments in a case and responding to requests for information. We work hard to maintain a high level of communication that ensures that there are no surprises, either with case progress, results or bills.

We will partner with you and your company to formulate an appropriate strategy in light of your goals and the desired outcome of any matter. In addition to our ongoing legal interactions, you can be assured that Cozen O’Connor’s counsel will focus on policies, practices, people and changes in the law that pose opportunities or present new challenges.