Conducted both a ThemeTesting study and a Mock Opening Statement Study on behalf of the defense in a product liability matter in San Jose. The plaintiffs alleged that the defendant’s product was unreasonably dangerous and had caused or substantially contributed to their family member’s death. The background facts of the case involved politically- and socially-charged issues, such as suggestions of drug abuse and racial discrimination. The studies provided the trial team with key information regarding theme development, risk assessment, case presentation strategies, and jury selection. Summary judgment was granted in favor of our client after the study and on the eve of the federal jury trial.
