Daniel Ridlon defends companies in high-stakes product liability litigation and helps them proactively manage risk in an increasingly complex regulatory environment. A former judge advocate general with extensive first-chair trial experience, Daniel is a trusted advisor to technology innovators and manufacturers seeking to reduce liability exposure and resolve complex disputes efficiently, often before they escalate.
Daniel represents clients at every stage of litigation in courts across the United States and internationally, including matters in Asia, Europe, and Africa. His experience spans a wide range of products and industries, from telecommunications and consumer technology to commercial aircraft.
With a strong focus on prevention, Daniel works closely with clients to identify and eliminate risk before claims arise. He advises on product liability risk mitigation strategies, develops clear and defensible product warnings, and provides comprehensive guidance on regulatory compliance. In addition, Daniel regularly leads workshops for in-house teams, equipping them with practical tools to reduce exposure and strengthen their product safety and compliance programs.
- Representation of a large international aerospace manufacturer in wrongful death and product liability litigation arising out of a Learjet crash that killed several high-level officials of a foreign government, resulting in the client’s voluntary dismissal following a successful summary judgment motion.*
- Representation of a leading global aircraft manufacturer in litigation arising out of the crash of Asiana Flight 214 at San Francisco International Airport.*
- Representation of a leading nationwide wireless carrier in litigation concerning allegations that cell phone use causes brain tumors.*
- Representation of a leading global aerospace manufacturer in obtaining a Ninth Circuit decision dismissing U.S.-filed lawsuits arising from a commercial airliner crash in Spain under the doctrine of forum non conveniens.*
- Representation of a leading first-party video game developer in regulatory matters concerning a video game.*
- Representation of a Fortune 100 technology company in counseling on product warnings for a consumer product.*
* The above matters were handled by Mr. Ridlon prior to joining McGuireWoods LLP.
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- Author, "Snap Removal Still A Good Option For Defendants — For Now," Law360, July 21, 2020