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Melissa J. Tea

Represented an alumina refinery in connection with a demolition contract dispute, including TRO and preliminary injunction hearing.
Advising a major technology company on global supply contract disputes and antitrust claims
Representation of aluminum manufacturing company in a wide variety of breach of contract and business tort claims, including supply chain disputes and claims involving customers, vendors, and contractors
Advising an international logistics company in connection with supply chain disputes arising out of COVID-19 related transportation delays
Advising an aerospace braking system manufacturer in breach of contract and warranty claims arising under long term supply agreements
Representation of a financial technology company against business tort claim arising in connection with Independent Verification and Validation contract
Representation of a chemical manufacturer against misrepresentation and breach of contract claims arising under an Asset Purchase Agreement
Representation of global manufacturer of fiber cement products in connection with breach of warranty, product liability, and personal injury claims
Serves as national coordinating counsel for an integrated steel producer's toxic tort liabilities
Serves as national coordinating counsel for a global paint, coatings, and specialty materials manufacturer’s toxic tort liabilities
Member of the national trial team for a global manufacturer of commercial and consumer products
Representation of international rail and transportation services company in the defense of a federal court MDL putative antitrust class action involving the consolidation of 24 class actions alleging unlawful restraint of competition in the railroad services labor market
Obtained nine figure trial judgment for global manufacturer of commercial and consumer products in insurance coverage litigation relating to its asbestos bodily injury claims arising from friction materials
Representation of major aluminum manufacturer in catastrophic workplace personal injury actions in trial and appellate court proceedings
Representation of a global chemical company in obtaining insurance coverage for environmental, product, and toxic tort liabilities
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