Mr. Earnhardt has an active litigation practice focusing on defense of product liability, toxic tort and significant personal injury cases. Mr. Earnhardt has defended many cases involving fires or explosions for various clients. Mr. Earnhardt also has been involved in complex business cases and has defended purported national and statewide class actions. In addition to many cases in Alabama, Mr. Earnhardt has defended cases in Mississippi and South Carolina.Representative Cases:Representation of one of the nation’s largest heavy equipment rental companies in a variety of product liability actions.Representation of the nation’s largest provider of fire and security alarm services in product liability, property damage and personal injury claims. Representation of tire manufacturer in tread separation/rollover case involving a fatality.Representation of national pulp and paper manufacturing company in personal injury and general litigation matters at multiple plant sites.Representation of international chemical company in defense of consolidated toxic tort claims of over 1600 plaintiffs.Prior To Maynard Cooper:Mr. Earnhardt served as a law clerk to The Honorable Joel F. Dubina of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. |