Ohio Toxic Torts Defense Attorneys

Asbestos • Toxic Mold • Lead Poisoning • Tainted Food

Our Cleveland, Ohio, trial lawyers have a proud record of defending manufacturers, construction contractors, businesses, and insurance companies in toxic exposure cases. We have prevailed against the largest toxic tort plaintiff firms, and have never had an adverse verdict against a client.

Based in Cleveland, the law firm of Koeth, Rice & Leo Co. L.P.A. has successfully defended clients across Northern Ohio. Our thorough preparation and aggressive response to toxic tort liability claims has enabled clients to avoid the large damage awards common in similar, high-profile cases. We have handled the full spectrum of such cases, including:

Toxic mold — Koeth, Rice & Leo Co. L.P.A. has extensive experience in construction litigation, so we can readily counter claims that building methods or inferior building materials led to mold contamination. We employ experts to identify the type of mold and its toxicity, and to establish reasonable doubt that our client is at fault for water intrusion, or that homeowners' health problems are linked to the mold.
Lead poisoning — Long since outlawed in new paint, lead exposure from old layers of paint has been linked to brain damage and other health effects. We have defended numerous landlords in intentional tort and toxic tort cases over their alleged failure to remove or remediate exposed lead-based paint. We work to show that apartment owners or sellers were not aware of the lead source, had complied with regulations, or that minimal exposures could not have caused the severe medical problems claimed.
Asbestos or chemical exposure — We have represented manufacturers who provide products containing asbestos to steelmakers, shipbuilders, and other employers, defending them against claims of lung disease from prolonged workplace exposure.
Food poisoning — Our lawyers have defended a banquet facility, a local distributor of agricultural products, and other businesses against claims of foodborne illness (E. coli, salmonella, botulism, hepatitis-C) resulting from tainted food products or improper food preparation.

Koeth, Rice & Leo Co. L.P.A. has the financial resources and network to summon top experts to counter toxic torts claims. Our experienced trial lawyers are adept at gauging potential exposure and advising clients on the relative merits of settlement versus taking a calculated risk at trial. Our goal is always to minimize exposure to large damage awards.

To discuss your specific case, contact our Cleveland office at 216-696-1433 to arrange a consultation. A partner of the firm will meet with you and be continuously involved through to the resolution of your case.