Rodney M. Hudson

Rodney M. Hudson represents global pharmaceutical, medical device, health care and technology clients and manages complex litigation nationwide, including products liability, mass torts, consumer fraud, false advertising, class actions, and commercial litigation. With more than 25 years of experience, Rodney has represented clients in eight federal multidistrict litigation proceedings and seven state coordinated proceedings involving thousands of cases, including serving as lead and co-lead counsel in proceedings.

Rodney’s recent trial team experience spans courtrooms in multiple jurisdictions across the country, from California to Pennsylvania, and includes bellwether trials in high stakes mass tort litigation. His effective advice and legal strategies have helped clients secure numerous significant victories through dispositive motions before trial, at trial and on appeal. In coordinated proceedings, Rodney has successfully guided litigation and legal strategies, including in one proceeding pursuing early and aggressive motion practice, forcing the dismissal of thousands of cases after favorable rulings granting summary judgment motions based on federal law preemption and under the laws of various states. At a recent Rule 702 evidentiary hearing, Rodney’s examination of plaintiff’s primary expert witness resulted in exclusion of the testimony and summary judgment in favor of the client. Rodney also has successfully represented pharmaceutical and medical device clients on appeal before state and federal appellate courts and has obtained numerous appellate rulings affirming dismissals of cases in favor of clients.

Beyond litigation, Rodney advises clients on regulatory compliance, risk management, privacy, First Amendment, and related matters, as well as liability exposure of target companies during merger and acquisition due diligence.

Concentrations

•Pharmaceutical, medical device and health care litigation
•Products liability
•Mass tort litigation and settlement strategies

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Team Member, a Law360 “Product Liability Practice Group of the Year,” 2021-2022