RDB has represented insurance clients in hundreds of coverage disputes arising out of a number of high profile mass tort lawsuits. Sometimes our work involves representing insurers in active and hard fought litigation, but more often it involves quietly and confidentially representing our clients, negotiating favorable settlements or convincing skeptical insureds that there is no coverage for the claims at issue. Our experience includes the following:

• We have served as national coordinating counselor for major insurers, developing and implementing updated and consistent strategies for managing unique exposures, such as the COX-2 inhibitor cases and sexual abuse claims brought against Catholic institutions.
• We have served as national counsel for insurers that issue coverage to companies and trade associations that are defendants in lead paint and gun manufacturing litigation. We assist our clients in developing comprehensive plans to limit exposure from such claims.
• We have helped coordinate our insurer clients’ response to lawsuits alleging damages due to exposure from allegedly defective building products. We advise our clients about their rights and duties under policies and also help develop strategies to deal with the difficult legal and practical issues involved in these complex cases.
• We have served as national counsel for insurers faced with claims against their insureds involving the use of cell phones. We litigate coverage actions and advise clients on how best to avoid such litigation. We analyze coverage issues and provide clients with advice on how to respond to these potentially massive claims.

RDB has also had tremendous success in defending clients in matters concerning asbestos, tobacco, HIV-infected blood transfusions, environmental pollution, and drug manufacturing.