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John D. Sear
Partner
Suite 600
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
For more than 30 years, John has defended manufacturers in product liability litigation involving such wide-ranging products as ATVs and RVs to institutional chemicals, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals. From single cases to mass tort litigation and class actions, John has defended clients in courtrooms around the country.
Although John has defended a variety of products, he...
For more than 30 years, John has defended manufacturers in product liability litigation involving such wide-ranging products as ATVs and RVs to institutional chemicals, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals. From single cases to mass tort litigation and class actions, John has defended clients in courtrooms around the country.
Although John has defended a variety of products, he focuses his practice principally on defending manufacturers and suppliers of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and recreational vehicles. Regardless of the type of case he is defending, John focuses on the scientific and technical bases for allegations against his clients and how they fit within the larger legal framework of the case, all to achieve the most efficient and economical resolution possible.
focuses his practice principally on defending manufacturers and suppliers of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and recreational vehicles. Regardless of the type of case he is defending, John focuses on the scientific and technical bases for allegations against his clients and how they fit within the larger legal framework of the case, all to achieve the most efficient and economical resolution possible.
Experience
Representative Matters
- Defended leading medical device manufacturer in anesthetic infusion pump litigation, achieving the first summary judgment for any defendant affirmed on appeal
- Defended manufacturers of acne and seizure pharmaceuticals in birth defect and other injury litigation
- Defended leading manufacturer of institutional cleaning and sanitizing products in personal injury and property damage litigation
- Defended variety of manufacturers of automobiles, off-road vehicles, and marine products in injury litigation
- Defends manufacturers of recreational vehicles in product liability and consumer litigation
Education
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University of Iowa College of Law,
JD,
with high distinction
(1991)
- Moot Court Board
- Associate editor, Iowa Law Review
- Iowa State University, BA, Political Science, with Distinction (1988)
Admissions
- Iowa
- Minnesota
- North Dakota
- South Dakota
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas
- U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
- U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
Practice Areas
Representative Matters
- Defended leading medical device manufacturer in anesthetic infusion pump litigation, achieving the first summary judgment for any defendant affirmed on appeal
- Defended manufacturers of acne and seizure pharmaceuticals in birth defect and other injury litigation
- Defended leading manufacturer of institutional cleaning and sanitizing products in personal injury and property damage litigation
- Defended variety of manufacturers of automobiles, off-road vehicles, and marine products in injury litigation
- Defends manufacturers of recreational vehicles in product liability and consumer litigation
Media
Recognitions
- Minnesota Monthly, Top Lawyer (2024)
- Burton Award for Excellence in Legal Writing (2017)
- Legal 500, Litigation: Product Liability Defense, Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices (2014)
- Super Lawyers Magazine, Minnesota Super Lawyers (2009–2019)
Professional Activities
- Hennepin County Bar Association
- Minnesota State Bar Association
For more than 30 years, John has defended manufacturers in product liability litigation involving such wide-ranging products as ATVs and RVs to institutional chemicals, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals. From single cases to mass tort litigation and class actions, John has defended clients in courtrooms around the country.
Although John has defended a variety of products, he... focuses his practice principally on defending manufacturers and suppliers of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and recreational vehicles. Regardless of the type of case he is defending, John focuses on the scientific and technical bases for allegations against his clients and how they fit within the larger legal framework of the case, all to achieve the most efficient and economical resolution possible.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.Representative Matters
- Defended leading medical device manufacturer in anesthetic infusion pump litigation, achieving the first summary judgment for any defendant affirmed on appeal
- Defended manufacturers of acne and seizure pharmaceuticals in birth defect and other injury litigation
- Defended leading manufacturer of institutional cleaning and sanitizing products in personal injury and property damage litigation
- Defended variety of manufacturers of automobiles, off-road vehicles, and marine products in injury litigation
- Defends manufacturers of recreational vehicles in product liability and consumer litigation
Education
-
University of Iowa College of Law,
JD,
with high distinction
(1991)
- Moot Court Board
- Associate editor, Iowa Law Review
- Iowa State University, BA, Political Science, with Distinction (1988)
Admissions
- Iowa
- Minnesota
- North Dakota
- South Dakota
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas
- U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
- U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
Practice Areas
- Litigation
- Commercial Litigation & Business Torts
- Products Liability - Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices
- Products Liability - Consumer & Mechanical
Industries
- Minnesota Monthly, Top Lawyer (2024)
- Burton Award for Excellence in Legal Writing (2017)
- Legal 500, Litigation: Product Liability Defense, Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices (2014)
- Super Lawyers Magazine, Minnesota Super Lawyers (2009–2019)
- Hennepin County Bar Association
- Minnesota State Bar Association
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