Catastrophic Liability Defense LAB
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ACCESS THE LAB BROCHUREWhy Should You Attend?
Stay Ahead of the Rising Nuclear Verdict Threat
Nuclear verdicts are no longer limited to a single industry, venue, or theory of liability. With 135 nuclear verdicts reported in 2024, the highest number on record, and product liability verdicts reaching a median of $25 million, defense teams are navigating an increasingly costly and unpredictable litigation landscape. As plaintiffs continue to expand their strategies across catastrophic injury, toxic tort, consumer products, transportation, software, platform, and other corporate cases, defense counsel must be prepared to identify and counter the factors that can transform complex litigation into a compelling punishment story.
Gain Practical Strategies Beyond Traditional Product Liability
Held the day before ACI’s flagship Drug & Medical Device Litigation conference, the Product Liability Nuclear Verdict Defense LAB (Learn, Apply, Benchmark) offers a unique opportunity to focus on the broader strategies that shape today’s highest exposure cases. Through current catastrophic liability case studies, you will learn practical approaches that can be applied across a wide range of high severity corporate litigation, not just drug and medical device matters.
Learn by Doing, Not Just Listening
This is not another conference built around panel discussions. The LAB is an interactive working session where you will examine real case studies, evaluate critical defense decisions, analyze the documents and witness testimony that influence juries, and test strategies alongside experienced practitioners. You will leave with practical frameworks for identifying nuclear verdict risks, preparing witnesses, managing damages exposure, and strengthening your overall trial strategy.
Walk Away Better Prepared for High Stakes Litigation
When a single verdict can reshape settlement strategy, trial posture, corporate reputation, and long-term litigation risk, preparation matters. Attend the Product Liability Nuclear Verdict Defense LAB to build a stronger defense playbook before your next case becomes a punishment story.
Who Should Attend
This one-day LAB is designed for professionals responsible for defending high exposure litigation, including:
In-House Counsel
- Litigation Counsel
- Product Liability Counsel
- Risk Management Leaders
- Claims and Insurance Professionals
Outside Counsel
- Product Liability Defense Counsel
- Mass Tort and MDL Defense Counsel
- National Coordinating Counsel
- Trial, Appellate, and Settlement Counsel
Litigation Service Providers
- Jury Consultants
- Trial Graphics Providers
- Expert Witness Firms
- Litigation Analytics Providers
- eDiscovery Providers
- Corporate Witness Preparation Consultants
- Litigation Workflow and Technology Providers
Whether you defend manufacturers or corporate defendants in product liability, catastrophic injury, toxic tort, transportation, consumer products, software, platform, or other high stakes litigation, this LAB will provide practical strategies to help you prepare for today’s evolving nuclear verdict landscape.