Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani Partner Roy Viola obtained a dismissal in a Philadelphia asbestos matter on behalf of the firm’s client, an electric equipment manufacturer. This was the first time the client had been sued anywhere in the United States in an asbestos product liability lawsuit, making it a potentially dangerous case that could set a precedent for new lawsuits to be filed across the country.
GRSM presented an aggressive defensive strategy, demonstrating to the plaintiff’s attorney that the client was prepared to defend the case through trial. Ultimately, the plaintiff decided to dismiss the client, understanding that protracted litigation would likely be costly and yield poor results.
The dismissal was a significant outcome for the client, who was pleased with both the result and the efficiency with which GRSM achieved it. This case further demonstrates GRSM’s strength as a litigation firm capable of obtaining outstanding results in complex cases.