PRODUCT LIABILITY, TORT AND INJURY, RISK MANAGEMENT 

SpencerWillson represents manufacturers, sellers, and various entities in a broad spectrum of tort and liability cases. Our experience extends across product liability litigation involving consumer goods, vehicles, watercraft, pharmaceuticals, exercise equipment, ammunition, and appliances, among other products. We advocate for our clients in complex claims, whether the issue involves product design, labeling, or safety compliance.

Beyond product liability, we defend landowners in premises liability cases, protect drivers and companies in multi-vehicle accident litigation, and handle wrongful death and catastrophic injury claims related to high-risk industries. Our team has represented clients in serious incidents involving semi-truck accidents, aviation-related claims, and other cases where liability stakes are significant.

SpencerWillson’s litigation team is dedicated to providing strategic defense in high-stakes tort cases, combining deep knowledge of regulatory standards with a proactive approach to protect our clients’ interests in a diverse range of liability claims.

Representative Cases

Leachman v. Rad Power Bikes: Won summary judgment for an e-scooter manufacturer, proving no evidence of defect.

Biggs v. Hades Management: Secured summary judgment for a landowner in a slip-and-fall case, establishing no duty of care to a trespasser.

Elder v. Marriott International, Inc.: Won dismissal for a hotel operator in a case alleging dangers due to crowd-rush at an event.

Elias v. Roth Landscaping: Achieved summary judgment in a snow removal slip-and-fall premises liability case.

National Equipment v. Kendrick: Won summary judgment for a gas station operator in a case over alleged sale of contaminated diesel (settled on appeal after pursuing execution proceedings for costs).

Gygi v. Marksman Manufacturing: Obtained summary judgment for a trailer manufacturer in a design defect case.

Hautau v. Kiitos: Won summary judgment for a bar in a wrongful death dramshop liability case, with no evidence of liability found (final judgment certified, no appeals).

Feasel v. Tracker Marine: Secured summary judgment for a bass boat manufacturer and won on appeal.

Plustwik v. Voss of Norway: Won summary judgment in product liability case against a bottled manufacturer for injuries sustained by male model/waiter who suffered facial lacerations when pressurized glass water bottle exploded and sued claiming the bottle suffered from a design defect. 

Leachman v. Magnum Bikes: Won summary judgment for defendant e-scooter distributor, after successfully litigating choice of law issue and establishing that the scooter was not unreasonably dangerous or defective under Colorado law.