Scott A. Elder

Partner,

Atlanta

Phone: +1 404 881 7592
Email: scott.elder@alston.com

Whether it is a mass tort, a class action, or a single case, clients call on Scott for his strategic approach and focus on achieving the client’s overall objective from the beginning of the matter through trial. Scott brings clarity to highly technical disputes and is frequently called on in matters that turn on the development, presentation, and challenge of expert testimony.

Counsel to a foreign automotive components manufacturer in a catastrophic injury products liability action arising from allegations of component failure following a high speed vehicle crash
Represented a consumer products manufacturer in a high stakes wrongful death and products liability matter alleging that lithium-ion batteries caused a residential fire.
Counsel to a leading pet health supplement manufacturer in a putative consumer class action alleging false advertising and violations of California consumer protection laws relating to joint health products.
National counsel to a major retailer in asbestos in talc litigation involving allegations that consumer talc products were contaminated with asbestos.
National counsel to a leading wireless service provider in litigation alleging that cell phone use causes brain cancer.
Counsel to a leading wireless service provider in a products liability action alleging that a parental control application failed to prevent third party communications and related harm.
Counsel to former subsidiaries of a diversified industrial company in multiple state court toxic tort actions alleging injuries from exposure to trichloroethylene.
Counsel to a coatings manufacturer in potential personal injury and related commercial disputes arising from application of an industrial fireproofing product.
Counsel to a major health care corporation in class actions in multiple jurisdictions alleging invasion of privacy based on the use of website analytic tools.
Represented a leading online lending company in a data breach class action in North Carolina federal court arising out of a cyberattack.
Counsel to a leading wireless service provider in multidistrict litigation and related mass arbitration claims arising from a cyberattack that resulted in more than 40 putative class actions.
Counsel to a Fortune 200 health care company in multiple class actions arising from a cyberattack alleged to have compromised personal and health information.
Counsel to automobile parts manufacturer in claims alleging the development of cancer and other health conditions following environmental exposure to TCE.
National counsel to an international mining corporation in talc mass tort litigation in multiple jurisdictions around the country.
Lead counsel in jury trials in Los Angeles and New Jersey involving allegations that cosmetic talcum powder was contaminated with asbestos and caused cancer.
National counsel to one of the nation’s largest wireless phone service providers in litigation alleging adverse health effects from the use of wireless phones.
Represented a manufacturer of over-the-counter medication in a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) inquiry related to advertising. The FTC concluded the investigation without requiring any corrective action.
Counsel to a leading over-the-counter drug manufacturer in multiple challenges before the National Advertising Division of the Better Business Bureau.

Counsel to numerous clients involved in assessments and recalls under the Consumer Product Safety Act, including consumer electronics, auto parts, appliances, toys, play sand, and other consumer goods.
National science counsel to a pharmaceutical company in multidistrict litigation involving 6,000 plaintiffs and associated state court cases. Obtained favorable scientific evidence rulings leading to the exclusion of opinions from six of the plaintiffs’ expert witnesses in three different jurisdictions.
Represented an international paint and coatings manufacturer in a proposed nationwide class action alleging the sale of defective deck paint.
Counsel to a glass products manufacturer in an environmental class action alleging contamination from historic glass manufacturing operations.
Represented a national restaurant chain in a purported class action in California alleging false advertising to children. The court dismissed all claims at the motion to dismiss stage.
Counsel to a leading maker of vitamin supplements in a purported nationwide class action in California alleging consumer fraud and false advertising. The court denied the plaintiffs’ motion to certify the class.
Counsel to a Fortune 50 computer company in a purported nationwide consumer class action in New York alleging the sale of defective computers. The court granted summary judgment to our client.
Obtained the dismissal of consumer class actions in New Jersey and Illinois alleging that a large restaurant chain violated state consumer protection laws.
Coordinating counsel for a pharmaceutical company in cases alleging death caused by narcotic medication.
Counsel to an international beverage company in class actions involving alleged false advertising and exposure to benzene in soft drinks.
Science counsel to a large petroleum corporation in a challenge to the plaintiffs’ expert witness in a suit alleging that the plaintiffs developed cancer from exposure to ionizing radiation.
Counsel to a Fortune 50 computer company in a purported nationwide class action in New York challenging billing and collection practices. Following discovery, the plaintiff agreed to dismiss all class-related claims, and the case resolved with a favorable settlement of the named plaintiff’s claim.

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