Bunda Stutz & DeWitt trial attorneys have been defending clients against toxic tort liability claims since 1979. We have successfully defended numerous clients in actions involving workplace exposure to asbestos, silica, coal tar pitch, formaldehyde, PVC, rubber chemicals, fungicides, chlorinated compounds, and solvents. These claims involved pulmonary injuries, neurological injuries
and cancer.
The firm has a long history of defending manufacturers from personal injury claims arising from alleged manufacturing defects, design flaws or failure to warn claims in both federal and state courts throughout the country. Our attorneys have successfully represented clients in cases involving glass
bottles, ladders, saws, drugs, prosthetic devices, swimming pool equipment and a variety of other consumer and industrial products. The firm also has long-standing expertise in the nation-wide management of mass tort litigation and resolving complex, multi-district litigation and in containing costs associated with the defense of multiple claims.
We represent both employers and employees in wrongful discharge, whistleblower, discrimination and harassment claims arising in private and public settings and are experienced in handling federal claims and their state law counterparts during the investigational phases by enforcement agencies, in administrative tribunals and in court.
We also advise on compliance with both statutory and regulatory mandates, including the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and Titles VI, VII and IX of the Federal Civil Rights Act. We have particular experience and expertise in the area of public sector and post-secondary educational institution employment law.
Auto, property and casualty insurers retain our attorneys to defend their insured's in auto accident and premise liability lawsuits in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. We routinely represent insurance companies in declaratory judgment actions and lawsuits arising out of insurance coverage disputes.
Bunda Stutz & DeWitt represents clients in a variety of general business and commercial litigation matters, including general commercial disputes, breach of contract claims and real estate-related litigation. The firm handles various business disputes and other contract matters, and offers unique experience in public sector contracting.
