Federal and state MDLs. Won a complete defense verdict for one of the world's largest manufacturing companies in a product liability multidistrict litigation (MDL) bellwether trial in Minnesota Federal District Court. The jury agreed with the defense that the warming device did not cause surgical site infections. The Eighth Circuit affirmed on appeal. Also won summary judgment for the client in a related Minnesota state-court consolidated proceeding, which the Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed.Lead counsel for of the same company in a 900-plaintiff state court products liability proceeding. Responsible for all aspects of the litigation, including bellwether case workup, trial, briefing, and appeals. Won an 8th Circuit decision that defeated the plaintiffs' strategy to dramatically expand the litigation.Implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) litigation. Won summary judgment based on federal preemption for medical device manufacturer in 44-case "mini MDL" in Minnesota state court where the plaintiffs alleged that ICD batteries failed prematurely. Affirmed on appeal.Environmental class actions. Defeated class certification in environmental class action in Minnesota federal court involving a former US food company research facility. Defeated class certification and won dismissal of nearly 90% of plaintiffs in environmental suit against a US manufacturing corporation in Cook County, Illinois.Food marketing class actions. Won dismissal of kosher food product class action against a US consumer packaged goods holding company, and two granola bar class actions against a US food company on motions to dismiss. Commercial litigation. Co-trial counsel for leading technology company in dispute concerning large-scale IT outsourcing agreement. Plaintiff sought more than $100 million in damages against firm client. Following three-week bench trial, court entered complete judgment for firm client, including client's $18 million counterclaim.