We represent and defend manufacturers and distributors in a wide variety of complex products liability cases.
Overview
Manufacturers continue to be frustrated with the large number of lawsuits alleging defects in their products. At Post & Schell we understand the economic chill that these lawsuits can place upon a manufacturer. Our products liability group represents manufacturers and distributors in a wide variety of complex products cases. We serve in the capacity of national and regional counsel to both manufacturers and insurance companies and routinely provide educational and consulting services in the avoidance and defense of product liability claims. We handle complex product liability cases in the following areas:
- Automobiles
 - Breast implant litigation
 - Complex rehabilation technology (CRT)
 - Construction equipment/materials
 - Consumer goods and appliances
 - Durable medical equipment (DME)
 - Elevator/escalator
 - Firearms
 - Fire damage
 - Medical device
 - Heavy equipment
 - Industrial equipment
 - Pharmaceuticals
 - Printing presses
 - Recreational products
 
Attorneys
Richard B. Wickersham Jr.
Principal
                                                    
Chair, Products Liability Practice Group
                                                
Philadelphia
                         
                                                   Phone: 215-587-6612
                                                  
                                         
                         
                                                   
Fax: 215-587-1444
                                                                  
                        
Nicholas Reifsnyder
Associate
                                                    
Casualty Litigation
                                                
Philadelphia
                         
                                                   Phone: 215-587-1061
                                                  
                                         
                         
                                                   
Fax: 215-587-1444
                                                                  
                        
Daniel S. Altschuler
Principal and Chair, Casualty Litigation Department
Philadelphia
                         
                                                   Phone: 215-587-1107
                                                  
                                         
                         
                                                   
Fax: 215-587-1444
                                                                  
                        
Joseph N. Bongiovanni IV
Principal
                                                    
Professional Liability and Casualty Litigation
                                                
Philadelphia
                         
                                                   Phone: 215-587-1001
                                                  
                                         
                         
                                                   
Fax: 215-587-1444
                                                                  
                        
Josh M. Brick
Principal
                                                    
Casualty Litigation and Toxic Tort Liability Litigation
                                                
Pittsburgh
                         
                                                   Phone: 412-506-6359
                                                  
                                         
                         
                                                   
Fax: 412-227-9065
                                                                  
                        
John W. Bruni
Principal
                                                    
Casualty Litigation and Toxic Tort Liability Litigation
                                                
Pittsburgh
                         
                                                   Phone: 412-506-6388
                                                  
                                         
                         
                                                   
Fax: 412-227-9065
                                                                  
                        
Amanda T. Camplesi
Associate
                                                    
Casualty Litigation and Toxic Tort Liability Litigation
                                                
Pittsburgh
                         
                                                   Phone: 412-506-6371
                                                  
                                         
                         
                                                   
Fax: 412-227-9065
                                                                  
                        
Andrew J. Connolly
Principal
                                                    
Chair, Construction Defect/Injury Litigation Practice Group
                                                
Philadelphia
                         
                                                   Phone: 215-587-1065
                                                  
                                         
                         
                                                   
Fax: 215-587-1444
                                                                  
                        
Jay A. Gebauer
Senior Counsel
                                                    
Casualty Litigation and Professional Liability
                                                
Mt. Laurel
                         
                                                   Phone: 856-301-2576
                                                  
                                         
                         
                                                   
Fax: 609-924-4144
                                                                  
                        
Christopher D. Gee
Associate
                                                    
Casualty Litigation
                                                
Pittsburgh
                         
                                                   Phone: (412) 506-6367
                                                  
                                         
                         
                                                   
Fax: (412) 506-6368
                                                                  
                        
Cathy R. Gordon
Principal
                                                    
Casualty Litigation and Toxic Tort Liability Litigation
                                                
Pittsburgh
                         
                                                   Phone: 412-506-6369
                                                  
                                         
                         
                                                   
Fax: 412-506-6369
                                                                  
                        
David A. Hudock
Associate
                                                    
Casualty Litigation and Toxic Tort Liability Litigation
                                                
Pittsburgh
                         
                                                   Phone: 412-227-8751
                                                  
                                         
                         
                                                   
Fax: 412-227-9065
                                                                  
                        
Vincent P. Lamperski
Principal
                                                    
Casualty Litigation and Toxic Tort Liability Litigation
                                                
Pittsburgh
                         
                                                   Phone: 412-506-6374
                                                  
                                         
                         
                                                   
Fax: 412-227-9065
                                                                  
                        
Ryan L. Leonard
Principal
                                                    
Casualty Litigation and Toxic Tort Liability Litigation
                                                
Philadelphia
                         
                                                   Phone: 215-587-1480
                                                  
                                         
                         
                                                   
Fax: 215-587-1444
                                                                  
                        
Brennen A. McCurdy
Associate
                                                    
Casualty Litigation
                                                
Philadelphia
                         
                                                   Phone: (215) 587-1465
                                                  
                                         
                         
                                                   
Fax: (215) 587-1444
                                                                  
                        
Edward A. Smallwood
Principal
                                                    
Casualty Litigation and Toxic Tort Liability Litigation
                                                
Pittsburgh
                         
                                                   Phone: 412-506-6380
                                                  
                                         
                         
                                                   
Fax: 412-227-9065
                                                                  
                        
Charles W. Spitz
Principal
                                                    
Co-Chair, Hospitality & Retail Practice Group
                                                
Philadelphia
                         
                                                   Phone: 215-587-6629
                                                  
                                         
                         
                                                   
Fax: 215-587-1444
                                                                  
                        
William L. Thrall III
Principal
                                                    
Casualty Litigation
                                                
Philadelphia
                         
                                                   Phone: 215-587-1192 
                                                  
                                         
                         
                                                   
Fax: 215-587-1444