Objective:
Post-recall false advertising class action lawsuits are on the rise, and that’s a serious problem for toy companies who act responsibly by voluntarily recalling products. In these cases, plaintiffs argue that they paid for a safe product but instead received a dangerous item. If your company's recall remedy is to repair or replace, you may become a target for litigation and insurance will most likely not cover these claims. These can be high stakes lawsuits, and the damage claims and legal fees (including the plaintiffs’ lawyers’ fees) can easily climb to millions of dollars.
In this 30-minute video presentation, you will learn what puts companies at risk for post-recall lawsuits; strategies to avoid them; and, if sued, litigation strategies to drive down settlement demands.
Who Should Attend:
All Toy Association members are welcome to view the presentation; it is specifically recommended for C-suite executives.
What You Will Learn:
- What a post-recall false advertising class action lawsuit is
- What makes a recall attractive to plaintiffs’ lawyers
- Substantive defenses and litigation strategies
Moderator: Anne McConnell, senior director, market research & educational initiatives, The Toy Association
Presenters:
Jeremy D. Richardson, partner, Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP
Jeremy Richardson leads Smith, Gambrell & Russell’s consumer products industry team, is a partner in the Litigation Practice Group, and a member of the Intellectual Property Practice Group. He works primarily with consumer product manufacturers, partnering with clients to provide practical solutions on an array of matters, including defense of post-recall class action lawsuits. His professional affiliations include The Toy Association, Baby Safety Alliance, the International Consumer Products Health and Safety Organization, and ASTM International.
Boaz Green, partner, Neal Cohen Law
Boaz Green is a seasoned consumer product lawyer. He has extensive experience advising and representing a wide range of companies on product safety compliance, policy, and enforcement. Green provides practical advice, tailored to a company’s business and culture, informed by a deep understanding of consumer product safety laws and regulations and the internal workings of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). He has experience dealing with the full range of products under the CPSC’s jurisdiction. In addition to his product safety work, Green regularly advises clients on other regulatory matters such as U.S. and international labeling requirements, environmental marketing claims, warranties, right-to-repair laws, and extended producer responsibility.