Product liability mediation is defined as a structured negotiation in which a neutral third-party mediator facilitates discussions between plaintiffs, defendants (which may be manufacturers, distributors and other types of companies), insurance representatives and legal counsel to reach a mutually agreeable resolution to a dispute, which is called a settlement agreement. Unlike litigation, mediation fosters open communication and collaboration, helping parties find solutions that address legal, financial and emotional concerns, and their settlement agreement is enforceable in court, acting as a contract.

Our panel of retired judges and seasoned attorneys have settled numerous product liability disputes throughout the multiple decades that ADR Systems has been in business. These have included:

• A dispute involving catastrophic injuries suffered by a worker when he was pulled into and ejected from an asphalt grinder conveyor belt

• A dispute involving the distribution of a pharmaceutical that allegedly resulted in the death of plaintiff’s decedent

• A dispute involving claims against a distributor, manufacturer and overseas joint venturers’ parts suppliers for repair and replacement of multiple automotive products

Parties to a product liability dispute enjoy various advantages when they mediate it at ADR Systems.

Faster Resolutions: Mediation can resolve disputes in weeks or months rather than years, reducing the time burden on plaintiffs and defendants

Cost Savings: Avoiding lengthy court battles saves money otherwise spent on legal fees, expert witness costs and administrative expenses.

Confidentiality: Unlike public court proceedings, mediation is confidential, protecting reputations and sensitive information.

Reduced Stress: Mediation fosters a collaborative rather than adversarial atmosphere, reducing emotional strain for all involved.

Greater Control: Mediation removes the uncertainty and risk associated with litigation, where outcomes can be all-or-nothing; both parties have a say in the outcome of the case rather than leaving the decision in the hands of a judge or jury.

Experienced Neutrals: ADR Systems’ panel of mediators consists of retired judges and seasoned attorneys with decades of hands-on knowledge of the disputes before them and an ardent passion for resolving them.

Mediation is a practical solution for many product liability disputes. It is particularly beneficial when parties seek a resolution that prioritizes confidentiality, expediency and cost-effectiveness.

If you are representing clients involved in a product liability dispute and want to pursue mediation as an alternative to litigation, explore our Find A Neutral page to review the bios of mediators with experience mediating product liability disputes.

Submit your product liability case through our Neutral Availability Form or Contact Form.