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Warner Norcross + Judd LLP is a corporate law firm with over 230 attorneys serving clients in nine offices throughout Michigan. Among the largest law firms in Michigan, Warner works in virtually all areas of business law.

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On the latest episode of MEMA’s Automotive Insiders podcast, host Jason Stein sits down with Warner Norcross + Judd LLP Associate <a href="https://www.wnj.com/people/katelyn-d-crysler/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Katie Crysler</a> to discuss why product liability is not solely an OEM concern — and why suppliers at every tier should be equally alert to the risks.

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Katie pulls back the curtain on auto product liability and explains why Tier 1, 2 and 3 suppliers are increasingly being named in lawsuits related to vehicle crashes and alleged defects, regardless of the size or complexity of the components they provide.

Katie also unpacks key litigation trends, including the rise of the “cost over quality” theory, the legal risks tied to advanced, in-vehicle technologies and driver distraction, and the rising pressure OEMs are placing on suppliers through aggressive indemnification demands.

To help suppliers stay ahead of these challenges, Katie offers practical, proactive strategies on how suppliers can mitigate their exposure to product liability claims and strengthen their legal position before a claim ever arises.

To listen to the podcast on Spotify, click <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1cWbr4uJjrNMxtBRRu2T62?si=jDBo4elyRgOL5RiTLktx1Q" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.

For more information on how Warner can help you proactively plan for product liability issues, please contact Katie Crysler or a member of Warner’s Automotive Industry Group.

Automotive

Supply Chain

Associate

Katelyn D. “Katie” Crysler

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Supply Chain Litigation

Automotive Insiders Podcast: Navigating Product Liability

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Automotive Insiders Podcast: Navigating Product Liability

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