| John F. Kuppens
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| Nelson Mullins
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1320 Main Street
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Columbia,
SC 29201
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United States |
| Phone:
803-255-9482
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| Fax:
803-255-9121
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| Email:
[email protected]
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| Web: www.nelsonmullins.com
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| Twitter: @jkuppens
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| Link to Biography: https://www.nelsonmullins.com/people/john-kuppens
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| Educated:
Clemson University; University of South Carolina School of Law
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| Admitted to Bar:
1989
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| Practice Areas: Product Safety Consultation, Product Recall, Product Liability Defense, Complex And Multi District, Class Action Defense
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| Practice Description: Over 30 years of experience representing product manufacturers, including serving as North American counsel for a leading manufacturer of consumer products. Evaluates products to assess compliance with consumer product safety regulations, including products governed by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Evaluates corporate product safety risk management systems and counsels regarding regulatory compliance and liability prevention. Counsels clients regarding product liability risk prevention issues, and evaluates product literature, warnings, labeling, and warranties. Handles product liability litigation, and has experience with principles of accident reconstruction, metallurgy, design, biomechanics, manufacturing processes, and warnings. Has defended product liability cases involving a wide range of products, including boilers, lawn and garden products, building products, food products, medical devices, electrical and gas-fired appliances, aerial lifts, and textile machinery.
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| Federal Agency Representation: Consumer Product Safety Commission (10 years), Health Canada
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| Industries Served:
Product manufacturers and distributors.
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