Product liability
In addition to having an enduring reputation as one of the finest product liability defense firms in the Midwest, Pretzel & Stouffer has been at the forefront of product liability law development — having had a direct role in shaping and refining product liability theory and practice in Illinois. One such situation involved a seminal case that determined the use of strict liability doctrine in Illinois.
Today, we maintain an active product liability practice, defending clients large and small against claims of negligence, product defects and warranty issues. Our experience has spanned almost every industry imaginable — from aviation, to home improvement products, to sports equipment, and we have found success in trial and appellate litigation, as well as arbitration.
The engineering and technical backgrounds of several of our attorneys, along with our strong relationships with proven expert witnesses, are crucial to our success — and have provided a solid foundation for our product liability practice.
Pretzel & Stouffer attorneys are adept at handling the most complex, high-stakes cases, to which our experience will attest: Several of the cases we have handled in this area have received widespread media attention, including nationally publicized litigation involving a major product recall. We also represented a plaintiff in the petroleum industry in a landmark suit, winning the largest verdict in Cook County history — more than $380 million.
