Joshua "Josh" E. Swiger

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Of Counsel

Represents clients throughout the country in a broad range of matters including foodborne illness, product liability, contract and construction actions, professional negligence and intellectual property cases. Degree in chemical engineering aids analysis of complex, technical issues. Has litigated and resolved cases involving serious injury, including wrongful death and permanent brain injury, across the country.

Representative Cases/Experience

Represents Mid-West beef processor in national E. coli outbreak in the Summer of 2008 with over 80 confirmed cases linked to the outbreak.
Represents California lettuce processor in Northeast E. coli O157:H7 outbreak in November-December 2006 (Taco Bell E. coli outbreak).
Represents California spinach processor in national E. coli O157:H7 outbreak in August 2006.
Defended Wisconsin-based meat supplier in E. coli O157:H7 outbreak and negotiated very favorable settlement despite unfavorable pre-existing settlement in related case.
Successfully defended major chemical manufacturer in CERCLA and HSRA environmental claims.
Successfully resolved copyright and trademark infringement claims for international motorcycle and personal watercraft manufacturer.
Negotiated favorable settlement in Fulton County, Georgia, in wrongful death, electrical-shock case involving allegations of design defect to insulated aerial lift device.
Negotiated favorable settlements in Fulton County, Georgia, and Fayette County, Kentucky, in favor of international construction firm in claim alleging breach of contract and construction defects against subcontractor and fraudulent transfer of assets and misappropriation against principals and successor corporation of the subcontractor.