Nelson Mullins Dallas partner Kurt Kern and Charleston partner Deirdre McCool will speak at the 2022 Motor Vehicle Product Liability Litigation Conference, hosted by the American Bar Association at the Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia. The conference features leading motor vehicle product liability experts and industry professionals who address cutting-edge regulatory, technical, and legal developments impacting claims litigation.

Kern's presentation, "Roof Crush in Non-Rollover Cases" will discuss plaintiff and defense perspective regarding testing and litigation associated with types of motor accident cases. Kern maintains a robust national trial practice defending high-exposure product liability cases in Texas and beyond. He routinely works with international and U.S. in-house decision makers, corporate representatives, and engineers to develop comprehensive litigation and case management approaches that result in the most favorable outcome possible for his clients.

In her presentation, "Dealing with Friction: Recent Developments in Asbestos Cases," McCool will evaluate the current state of asbestos litigation, new theories, recent decisions, expert issues, and where we are headed. She practices in the areas of product liability, pharmaceutical and medical device, toxic tort, premises liability, and business litigation.

Kern maintains a robust national trial practice defending high-exposure product liability cases in Texas and beyond. He routinely works with international and U.S. in-house decision makers, corporate representatives, and engineers to develop comprehensive litigation and case management approaches that result in the most favorable outcome possible for his clients.

McCool practices in the areas of general product liability, pharmaceutical and medical device, automotive products and friction litigation, toxic tort, premises liability, and business litigation. She has litigated cases filed in state and/or federal courts in multiple jurisdictions in the U.S. Her product liability experience includes defending manufacturers and suppliers across a wide range of products, including in the automotive industry.