Benjamin K. Hand

Ben has been at the forefront of some of the most high-profile litigation in the country, including the Aliso Canyon gas leak, national opioid litigation, CPAP multidistrict litigation (MDL), and California silica coordinated proceedings. He has a proven ability to manage, motivate, and lead teams in high-pressure and complex matters. Recently, Ben served as trial counsel for one of the world’s largest chemical companies and obtained a favorable settlement at the end of the plaintiffs’ case-in-chief in the Superior Court of Los Angeles County. Ben managed the case up to trial and was critical in developing and implementing case and trial strategy.

Ben advises clients on settlement discussions, negotiating with government and regulatory agencies, and pre-litigation investigations.

• Representing multinational chemical company in national product liability mass tort actions related to quartz slabs
• Granted partial motion for summary judgment in dispute by former employer against employee for claims related to interference with contractual and prospective economic relations
• Representing artificial intelligence startup in breach of contract dispute regarding ownership
• Obtained favorable settlements for national fast food restaurant chain and a technology company in California regulatory investigations into waste disposal and hazardous material employee training
• Represented global medical device manufacturer in federal MDL-related state court litigation relating to CPAP, Bi-Level PAP, and mechanical ventilators
• Obtained favorable settlement at trial defending multinational chemical company in product liability action related to quartz slabs in wrongful death action in Los Angeles County, California Superior Court
• Granted summary judgment in favor of multinational financial services corporation in consumer action for withholding and concealing stolen property
• Representing oil and gas industry client defending against claims alleging liability for damages attributable to climate change and won dismissal in California litigation
• Represented international pharmaceutical company in action challenging marketing and branding of opioid medications
• Granted demurrer in favor of national retailer in false advertising and unfair business practices related to product packaging
• Defended a consumer-facing construction management company in Telephone Consumer Protection Act litigation
• Successfully defended fast-moving consumer goods technology company against temporary restraining order in a trade secrets dispute
• Granted demurrer in dispute alleging false advertising, unfair business practices, breach of contract, negligent hiring and supervision, and fraud against fitness chain
• Won demurrer in wrongful death action alleging toxic particulate matter against construction materials supply company