Product Liability Cases

Over $32 million in settlements

Gustafson Gluek represented a class of dentists who bought 3M Lava Ultimate Restorativematerial for use in dental crowns. Gustafson Gluek was appointed as Co-Lead Counsel for Plaintiffs, who alleged that the 3M Lava material failed at an unprecedented rate, leading to substantial loss of time and money for the dentists and injury to the patients. Gustafson Gluek helped secure a settlement of approximately $32.5 million for all of the dentists who had suffered damages from the failure of this product.

Over $6 billion in settlements

Gustafson Gluek served as co-lead counsel for individuals seeking damages for hearing loss and other-related injuries due to the use of defective earplugs manufactured by 3M.  Ultimately, Gustafson Gluek helped recover over $6 billion for over 250,000 individuals who had been injured by this product.

Gustafson Gluek serves on the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee and represents individuals who owned or leased 2012-2014 Dodge Chargers, 2014-2015 Chrysler 300s, and 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokees. Plaintiffs allege that these vehicles contain defective gearshifts, which allow vehicles to roll away out of the park position. Issue classes have been conditionally certified, and trial is set for August 11, 2020. If you would like more information related to this case please contact us using the case consultation link above.

$200 million dollars in settlement in product defect case

Gustafson Gluek was Lead Counsel representing Plaintiffs, who had Medtronic’s Sprint Fidelis Leads implanted in them. Plaintiffs alleged that Medtronic’s Sprint Fidelis Leads contained serious defects that cause the leads to fracture, resulting in unnecessary shocks. Ultimately, these cases settled for over $200 million on behalf of thousands of injured claimants who participated in the settlement included a seven year claim period in which individuals who were registered to participate in the settlement could make a claim if their device failed or was removed within that time period for reasons related to the alleged defect.

Gustafson Gluek represented a group of individuals in this mass tort against St. Jude Medical, Inc. and Pacesetter, Inc. Plaintiffs allege that they were implanted with defective ICD-leads manufactured and sold by the defendants. This litigation settled for an undisclosed amount on behalf of thousands if injured individuals.

Gustafson Gluek represented consumers who owned or leased a range of Yamaha off-road vehicles. Plaintiffs alleged that these vehicles were subject to overheating and engine failure due to a defect in the vehicle engines. Gustafson Gluek obtained a remarkable recovery for our clients.

Gustafson Gluek represents a proposed class of consumers who purchased or leased 2019-2021 Honda CR-V and Civic vehicles, and 2018-2021 Accord vehicles equipped with “Earth Dreams” 1.5L direct injection engines. Plaintiffs allege that these vehicles contain an engine defect which causes fuel contamination of the engine oil resulting in oil dilution, decreased oil viscosity, premature wear and ultimate failure of the engines, engine bearings, and other internal engine components, and an increased cost of maintenance.

$100 million dollars in settlement in product defect case

Gustafson Gluek was appointed Co-Lead Counsel in this MDL representing individuals, who were implanted with certain implantable defibrillators manufactured by Medtronic, Inc. Plaintiffs alleged that these certain Medtronic’s implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), and cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators (CRT-Ds) contained serious battery defects, which resulted in a recall of the products at issue. Plaintiff alleged that Medtronic, Inc. knew about this defect, intentionally withheld important information from the FDA and the public and continued to sell the devices for implantation into patients facing life-threatening heart conditions. Gustafson Gluek, in its role as Co-Lead Counsel, helped secure a settlement of approximately $100 million dollars for claimants who participated in the settlement.

Gustafson Gluek represents a proposed class of individuals who owned or leased 2018-2020 Jeep Wrangler and 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. Plaintiffs allege that these vehicles contain a defective front axle suspension system that causes the steering wheel to shake violently while operating at highway speeds. This case is in the initial pleading stage. If you would like more information related to this case please contact us using the case consultation link above.

Gustafson Gluek represents classes of individuals who own an Electrolux microwave with a stainless steel handles. Plaintiffs in these cases allege that these certain microwaves, which were sold to be placed over a cooktop surface, have stainless steel handles that can heat to unsafe temperatures when the cooktop below is in use. If you would like more information related to this case please contact us using the case consultation link above.

Gustafson Gluek represents a proposed class of individuals who owned or leased 2015-2016 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. Plaintiffs allege that these vehicles are equipped with a defective electrical connection that causes the vehicles to lose power steering while driving under a variety of conditions. This case is in the initial pleading stage. If you would like more information related to this case please contact us using the case consultation link above.