Thomas C. Kus

Product Liability, Environmental and Commercial Litigation

In addition to his product liability litigation practice, Tom has substantial experience in toxic torts, environmental litigation and commercial litigation. He has represented both defendants and plaintiffs in environmental matters involving petroleum contamination, industrial solvents, hazardous wastes and their disposal, and pesticide drift, and has counseled clients on environmental cleanups and remediations. Tom also has litigated matters involving utility companies, easements, trademarks, and trucking and transportation law.

Complex Litigation Experience

With more than 25 years of practice in the areas of complex product liability, toxic torts and environmental litigation, Tom has significant experience in fact and expert discovery, pre-trial motion practice, trials and appellate proceedings. He is particularly versed in multidistrict and federal court procedure, dispositive motions, Rule 702–Daubert motion practice, motions in limine and the evidentiary issues that arise in complex litigation. He often serves as leader of a team of litigators responsible for legal analysis, strategy, motions practice, and briefing in complex multidistrict litigation (MDL) and mass tort cases, and collaborates with MDL trial teams on defense themes, trial strategy, post-trial motions and appeals.