The health risks associated with exposure to asbestos and, more recently, talc have garnered wide public attention and triggered massive amounts of lawsuits and regulations. Wilson Elser has been on the front lines of related toxic tort and mass tort litigation.

We defend companies involved in the manufacture and distribution of a broad range of talc- and asbestos-containing products alleged to have caused cancer, such as powders, cosmetics, gaskets, packing and sealing products, boilers, pumps, compressors, evaporators, joint compounds, household appliances, tiles and friction products. 

When confronted with a claim, as dictated by the scope and nature of the dispute, we assemble integrated teams of practice attorneys and supporting professionals who work nationwide and command the respect of clients, courts and opposing counsel.

While we recognize the wisdom of resolving most talc and asbestos cases prior to the expense and vagaries associated with a jury trial, when necessary, our attorneys use their significant trial experience in state and federal courts to defend personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits allegedly related to exposure to these and other toxins. We are experienced in litigating state-of-the-art issues requiring a grasp of relevant medical and scientific literature and studies. As needed, we are assisted by some of the most respected defense experts in various fields, including epidemiology, pathology, industrial hygiene and pulmonary medicine. 

Our numerous defense verdicts and appellate wins in asbestos and talc exposure lawsuits, including cases involving plaintiffs who allegedly suffer from mesothelioma, attest to the effectiveness and reliability of Wilson Elser’s litigators.