- 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.
Partner,
- Phone: 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.