--- title: "Defective Products and Insurance Litigation" id: "2017" type: "expertise" slug: "defective-products-and-insurance-litigation" published_at: "2026-01-25T18:32:02+00:00" modified_at: "2026-05-12T09:47:20+00:00" url: "https://augustdeboustg.wpenginepowered.com/en/expertise/defective-products-and-insurance-litigation/" markdown_url: "https://augustdeboustg.wpenginepowered.com/en/expertise/defective-products-and-insurance-litigation.md" excerpt: "Combining legal expertise and technical insight Industrial and manufacturing companies face increasing risks, including consumer claims, serial defects, major accidents, and the complex activation of insurance coverage. Every product-related incident engages civil liability, and sometimes criminal liability, and can have..." taxonomy_language: - "English" taxonomy_post_translations: - "pll_697661a2a1876" taxonomy_tax_expertise: - "Defective Products and Insurance Litigation" taxonomy_tax_famille_expertise: - "Dispute Resolution" --- Menu Interagir avec notre IA Practice Areas (66) Transactional- [Artificial intelligence](https://augustdeboustg.wpenginepowered.com/en/expertise/artificial-intelligence/) - [Capital Markets](https://augustdeboustg.wpenginepowered.com/en/expertise/capital-markets/) - [Commercial and International Contracts](https://augustdeboustg.wpenginepowered.com/en/expertise/commercial-and-international-contracts/) - [Commercial Contracts and Strategic Partnerships](https://augustdeboustg.wpenginepowered.com/en/expertise/commercial-contracts-and-strategic-partnerships/) - [Competition Law, European Regulation and FDI](https://augustdeboustg.wpenginepowered.com/en/expertise/competition-state-aid/) - 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Every product-related incident engages civil liability, and sometimes criminal liability, and can have lasting effects on reputation and economic performance. We defend our clients’ interests in these high-stakes disputes by combining legal expertise with deep technical understanding. Our team includes litigators and engineer–attorneys trained at leading institutions such as École Polytechnique, Ponts, Mines, Chimie Paris, and ESTP. This dual capability enables us to analyze the technical causes of an incident, assess liability, activate insurance guarantees, and build a strong defense during court-appointed expert proceedings and in litigation on the merits. 0 0 Our clients include industrial groups, manufacturers, insurers, reinsurers, and brokers facing individual or collective claims in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, automotive, food and beverage, technology, telecommunications, and tobacco. We intervene immediately after an incident to anticipate legal, financial, and reputational consequences. ## *our*Interventions 0 0 ### (01) Product Liability We assist manufacturers, distributors, and importers facing claims arising from accidents, non-conformities, or product failures. The technical analysis of the incident, conducted with our engineer–attorneys and specialist expert partners, enables us to establish the facts, identify actual responsibilities, and challenge unfounded claims. We act before civil and criminal courts, in France and internationally, and rely on our network to coordinate defenses across multiple jurisdictions simultaneously. Each matter is handled with a litigation strategy calibrated to the economic stakes and reputational risks involved. ### (02) Activating Insurance Coverage Following a loss event, the rapid and effective activation of insurance coverage, including general liability, professional liability, product liability, property damage, and environmental liability policies, is critical to managing the financial impact on the business. We review policies, identify applicable coverage, handle notifications, and negotiate with insurers to secure appropriate indemnification. In cases of denial or reservation of coverage, we intervene in pre-litigation and litigation proceedings, including before specialized industry bodies such as France Assureurs and ARIAS France, as well as in arbitration. Our command of insurance mechanisms provides effective protection for corporate assets. ### (03) Mass Litigation and Serial Loss Events When serial defects or repeated incidents give rise to numerous claims, we defend companies in mass litigation with anticipation and coordination. We oversee multidisciplinary technical investigations and negotiate structured settlement protocols. Our approach incorporates judicial, insurance, and reputational considerations to limit our clients’ exposure. We also act to challenge class actions brought before French or foreign courts. Our effectiveness lies in our ability to manage both the volume of claims and the unique features of each individual case simultaneously. 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Read more](https://augustdeboustg.wpenginepowered.com/en/business-case/solar-panel-manufacturer-defective-products-dispute/) [Defective Products and Insurance Litigation Oilfield services provider – Industrial dispute Advising an oilfield services provider in a major industrial dispute following an accident in natural gas storage caverns. Read more](https://augustdeboustg.wpenginepowered.com/en/business-case/oilfield-services-provider-industrial-dispute/) [Defective Products and Insurance Litigation Major aerospace sector player – Defective products dispute Representation of a major player in the aerospace sector and one of its subsidiaries in a dispute against manufacturers and their insurers. Amount in dispute: €9 million. Read more](https://augustdeboustg.wpenginepowered.com/en/business-case/major-aerospace-sector-player-defective-products-dispute/) *our*Distinctions 0 0 m - (01)Legal 500 2025 – Global Compliance - (02)Legal 500 2024 – Global Compliance ## FAQ 0 0 ### (01) Question Answer