Given the potential for significant losses, toxic torts pose a formidable legal challenge for your business, both from a reputational and financial standpoint.

With a track record of successful outcomes in high-stakes toxic tort cases, including being the first law firm in the nation to successfully defend a talcum powder lawsuit, Cosmich serves as a steadfast partner to businesses and insurance companies navigating product liability, personal injury, and property damage claims related to toxic exposures, particularly complex multijurisdictional litigations involving thousands of plaintiffs.

Why Choose Cosmich for Toxic Torts Defense?

From asbestos and talc to silica, lead, and mold, the attorneys of Cosmich have successfully defended hundreds of thousands of toxic torts and environmental lawsuits involving dozens of hazardous materials. Although we focus on mass torts, our team also represents insurance providers defending their insureds against both first- and third-party claims.

Leveraging our relationships with plaintiffs’ counsel and our experience negotiating settlements, including settlement structures and terms, we’ve efficiently managed and obtained favorable outcomes across a wide range of toxic torts and other complex litigations, including

  • Negotiating and processing 43,000 claims in a class action involving property damage and personal injury, including development of matrices and criteria
  • Negotiating and processing 15,000 claims from a chemical spill
  • Managing thousands of occupational hearing loss claims
  • Negotiating and managing thousands of claims in multiple jurisdictions for a safety equipment supplier
  • Managing settlement of hundreds of thousands of asbestos claims

Our attorneys have been privileged to work with some of the most recognized brands in the world, and they serve as trusted national trial counsel and national coordinating counsel for numerous Fortune 500 companies. We have extensive experience litigating cases before state and federal courts throughout the country, as well as a proven track record of success litigating high-value toxic torts.

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Client-Centered Advocacy

Because we understand every toxic tort is unique, our attorneys develop tailored litigation strategies to address the issues and nuances distinct to each litigation. We prioritize your needs through every stage of the process, working to mitigate risk and safeguard your business and financial interests.

Cutting-Edge Case Management

Our state-of-the-art document management and litigation systems streamline case management, improving efficiency and allowing us to seamlessly manage even the most complex litigations, including toxic torts that span multiple jurisdictions and plaintiffs. Our team draws from an extensive database of scientific experts in oncology, toxicology, and other relevant fields to substantiate your arguments and effectively impeach opposing testimony and evidence.
Excellence in Claims Management

Cosmich attorneys and staff have developed workflows for documenting and validating claims. Collaborating with clients, judges, claims administrators, and special masters, we develop and manage claims processes tailored to benefit our clients. Our goal is to ensure you pay no more than necessary, while preventing payouts on invalid claims

A Solid Reputation with the Plaintiffs’ Bar

Our success before state, federal and appellate courts, particularly in toxic tort defense, has earned Cosmich recognition among our peers nationwide, including the Plaintiffs’ Bar. While our firm is viewed as a formidable opponent capable of trying cases, our attorneys are equally known for their integrity and professionalism in our dealings with opposing counsel.

Always Trial Ready

Cosmich strives to ensure that our clients operate from a position of strength. While we’re always willing to resolve matters through negotiation, mediation, or arbitration, we’ve found the best strategy is to prepare as though trial is inevitable. When opposing counsel recognizes our commitment to aggressively trying a case and pursuing an appeal if needed, they become far more inclined to propose the most favorable settlement terms.

With over 30 attorneys, a dedicated support staff, and coast-to-coast offices, Cosmich offers clients the personalized attention of a boutique practice with the extensive resources, national reach, and reputation one would typically expect from a much larger firm.

No matter the scope or complexity, our goal always remains consistent: to resolve your matter quickly and efficiently, while preventing the catastrophic loss of assets that can result in the absence of robust toxic tort defense.

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