Some of Eric’s noteworthy trials include the following:

Estate of Brewer v. Semi-Tractor Manufacturer (defense verdict in wrongful death case asserting product liability design defect claims against prominent semi-tractor manufacturer).

Berry v. Utility Company (defense verdict in wrongful death case involving platform lift).

Simmons v. Automotive Manufacturer (defense verdict in product liability case involving paraplegia of mentally-handicapped plaintiff who allegedly sustained his injuries as a result of defective seatbelt).

Chandler v. Trucking Carrier (defense verdict in case of wrongful death of a special-needs minor killed in head-on truck/vehicle collision).

Good v. Automation Software Developer (favorable settlement during trial wherein bankruptcy trustee was seeking $60,000,000 for alleged insolvency of debtor as a result of broken contract and supposedly defective software).

Purvis v. Automobile Manufacturer (defense verdict in product liability crashworthiness case involving alleged “locked-in” syndrome).

Moore v. Automobile Manufacturer (substantial plaintiff’s verdict in wrongful death/crashworthiness case, reversed on appeal, re-tried and ultimately settled).

A number of Eric’s cases have resulted in significant appellate decisions.  These include:

Ford Motor Co. v. Rushford, 868 N.E.2d 806 (S.Ct.Ind. 2007) (duty to warn clarified).

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Wright, 774 N.E.2d 891 (S.Ct.Ind. 2002) (internal policies do not create higher standard of care).

Zawistoski v. Glick, 727 N.E.2d 790 (Ind.Ct.App. 2000) (interpretation of commercial lease).

Rogers v. Ford Motor Co., 952 F.Supp. 606 (N.D.Ind. 1997) (Daubert standard under Indiana law).

Tried 54 jury trials and at least 20 bench trials, and has 8 reported appellate decisions.

Served as regional coordinating and trial counsel for a major automotive supplier.

Extensive experience with Alternative Dispute Resolution in multi-district mass-tort federal litigation.

Appointed by a Fortune 500 client to a team of settlement specialists that traveled the United States attempting to resolve major claims and suits involving a high-profile recalled product.