Nathan Townsend

Represented a public company seeking declaration on the scope of its indemnification obligations. After prevailing at summary judgment and on several motions in limine, obtained a favorable settlement of the case at the beginning of trial.

Represent public company seeking to recover insurance proceeds after suffering loss from employee theft. After prevailing at summary judgment and on several pre-trial motions, obtained a favorable resolution of the case mid-way through trial.

Represent a major chemical company in defense of putative class action regarding ethylene oxide emissions seeking medical monitoring for multiple census tracts pending in federal court. Obtained a dismissal of the case at summary judgment.

Represent beverage company in defense of a putative class action regarding the use of brominated vegetable oil. Obtained favorable settlement of the case after successful removal of the case to federal court and drafting a motion to dismiss.

Represent public company in pursuit of insurance coverage for putative class action involving PFAS allegations. Successfully argued a venue transfer motion and obtained a favorable resolution of the case.

Represent individual in a closely-held business dispute with former business partner, resulting in a favorable settlement.

Represent religious non-profit against a local government regarding the local government's zoning laws.

Represent public company in pursuit of insurance coverage for employee-related matters.

Represent a major industrial company in defense of numerous individuals actions regarding ethylene oxide emissions in Cook County, Illinois.

Represent a major chemical manufacturer in a governmental investigation regarding compliance with environmental regulations.

Represent on a pro bono basis a victim of domestic violence seeking a protection from abuse order. Successfully obtained the order after an evidentiary hearing involving the examination of multiple witnesses.