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Whitelaw Twining’s Manufacturing Risks Group has extensive experience with products liability law, a complex area that is always changing. As technology progresses, so too does the environment in which we operate. The proposed new Canada Consumer Product Safety Act is a case in point.
For 30 years our team of lawyers has provided representation and advice to a myriad of clients facing all types of products liability exposures. Whether a client faces a relatively minor claim or a claim worth hundreds of millions of dollars, our lawyers have the breadth of knowledge and expertise to provide the professional assistance that our clients require.
Our Manufacturing Risks Group recognize that each client faces a unique type of exposure. Whether our client is a manufacturer, supplier, end-user, or any other player in the distribution chain, our team of experienced lawyers is adept at handling the potential litigation and other claims relating to products liability issues in a variety of areas, including:
Our Manufacturing Risks Group recognizes that the cause and effect of any potential exposure may be complicated. When the problem exposes our client to potential claims from a number of complainants, we draw on the expertise of own Class Actions Group to ensure that our client’s problems are properly handled and guided through the complexities of class action exposures.
In addition to handling our clients’ litigation needs, Whitelaw Twining’s Manufacturing Risks Group is committed to assisting our clients in taking proactive steps to reduce their products liability exposure. Our lawyers are available to provide manufacturers and other entities with a range of advice and assistance on any aspect of production, from sourcing of materials to delivery of the final product to dealing with unhappy customers. These areas include: