Michael J.R. Schalk

Represented a major aluminum company in state court and the Supreme Court of Arkansas in personal injury claim, obtaining a dismissal at the state court level and affirmance from Supreme Court on Workers’ Compensation exclusivity bar.

Represented U.S. parent company in Pennsylvania state court in lawsuit brought by employee of Brazilian subsidiary, which was dismissed on forum non conveniens grounds.

Represented a major aluminum company in a jury trial in federal court defending claims of strict liability and negligence by a plaintiff alleging that pulmonary injuries necessitating a double-lung transplant resulted from inhalation of aluminum particles from fabricating metal in the workplace.

Represented a major aluminum company in a jury trial in state court in a bodily-injury (amputation) case in Philadelphia County, PA; successfully obtaining a granting of non-suit following the close of plaintiffs’ case.

Obtained defense verdict after 2-week trial in Cook County, IL, for an equipment manufacturer in wrongful death action involving asbestos exposure on Navy ships and at land-based facilities.

Represented an equipment manufacturer and obtained full defense verdict after a 4-week trial in Philadelphia County, PA, in a wrongful death action involving asbestos exposure at the U.S. Bureau of Mines, Pittsburgh Research Center.

Represented an equipment manufacturer and obtained full defense verdict after 5-week trial in Philadelphia County, PA, in wrongful death action involving asbestos exposure at a Foundry located in Stowe, PA.

Represented an equipment manufacturer in wrongful death action in Philadelphia County, PA. After a multi-week trial, plaintiffs’ counsel dismissed their claim against the client prior to the start of the liability phase (case was reverse bi-furcated).