- 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.
Partner,
- 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. With a strong history of bringing clarity to technical subjects across a range of subject matters, Scott is adept at cases that depend on presenting and attacking expert testimony.
- 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.
Scott Elder represents corporations in complex litigation, from inception through trial, throughout the country. Scott is called on by clients for his extensive experience in mass torts and class actions, including those involving consumer products, chemicals, and prescription drugs, as well as data breaches and false advertising. As a leader of the firm’s Products Liability Team, he frequently provides advice on recalls, advertising claim construction, product development, and risk mitigation. Scott has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2016–2025. He received his J.D. from Vanderbilt University, where he was a member of the Vanderbilt Law Review and the Order of the Coif.
Bar Admissions
- Georgia
Education
- Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1997)
- Duke University (B.A., 1994)