Marianna C. Chapleau

Trial counsel in federal MDL and related state cases involving personal injury and class actions arising from product recalls. Court entered defense verdicts in three bellwether trials and granted summary judgment and Daubert motions, leading to dismissals of hundreds of personal injury claims.

Trial counsel in federal bankruptcy court, representing a private equity company, its affiliates, and one of its principals in a fraud action. Following multiweek bench trial, court entered a decision in clients’ favor on all claims.

Trial counsel representing trust entities in preliminary injunction hearing in state court. Court entered a decision in clients’ favor, leading to a favorable settlement for clients.

Trial counsel representing private equity company in state hearing before a special master and in meeting before a board of county commissioners involving the client’s proposed sale of property. Following vote by the board, the client won approval to sell property.

Counsel for pharmaceutical company in federal multidistrict litigation and state litigation brought by plaintiffs involving alleged fraudulent marketing and products liability claims related to the manufacture, distribution, and sale of certain prescription and over-the-counter medications. Courts granted summary judgment in multiple cases, leading to favorable settlement for client.

Counsel representing international multi-billion-dollar technology company in federal and state court in putative class action dispute. Courts dismissed client for lack of personal jurisdiction. 

Counsel for private equity companies advising on litigation risk in potential or pending deals.