When you refer a mass tort case to Wisner Baum, you're partnering with seasoned trial lawyers who have faced down some of the world's largest corporations—and won.
A lot of mass tort law firms think in terms of case volume and settlements. Wisner Baum is different.
Our attorneys only take on litigations that we are prepared to lead. That means handling all aspects of the case through trial. Our knowledge, experience, and trial success has made us the law firm that other firms rely on to get results.
Why Attorneys Refer Cases to Wisner Baum
We Don't Just Sign Cases—We Actually Try Them
In an era when most firms have never seen the inside of a courtroom in a mass tort, Wisner Baum has secured historic jury verdicts in high-stakes litigation:
- Johnson v. Monsanto (2018): $289 million verdict—the first Roundup trial in the nation. Wisner Baum managing partner R. Brent Wisner was co-lead trial counsel. Attorneys Michael L. Baum and Pedram Esfandiary were on the trial team.
- Hardeman v. Monsanto (2019): $80 million federal court verdict. R. Brent Wisner, Michael L. Baum and Pedram Esfandiary were on the trial team.
- Pilliod v. Monsanto (2019): $2.055 billion verdict—one of the largest product liability verdicts in U.S. history. Wisner Baum managing partner R. Brent Wisner was co-lead trial counsel. Attorneys Michael L. Baum and Pedram Esfandiary were on the trial team.
These weren't settlements negotiated in a conference room. They were verdicts won in front of juries against a corporation with seemingly unlimited resources and top-notch defense counsel. Our success at trial has translated directly into success in settlement.
In 2020, our firm helped negotiate Roundup settlements worth over $10 billion.
Decades of Mass Tort Experience
Mass tort litigation lives or dies on the science. Our attorneys don't just hire any experts—we hire the best and brightest in their respective fields. Our attorneys have spent decades building relationships with leading scientists, physicians, and academic researchers who serve as experts in our cases. When your client's case requires credible expert testimony, we have the experts and know-how necessary to support it.
Our attorneys understand the medicine, toxicology, and epidemiology. Decades of experience in pharmaceutical litigation (Paxil, Risperdal, Zyprexa, Zantac), toxic exposure cases (Roundup, toxic baby food, paraquat), and product liability (medical devices, and defective consumer products) have made this depth of knowledge second nature to our legal team.
Resources to Match Any Defendant
Mass tort cases against Fortune 500 companies require substantial investment in discovery, expert retention, and trial preparation. Wisner Baum has the resources and staffing to go the distance—whether that means funding years of litigation or staffing trial that last many weeks. Our Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, and Washington D.C. offices give us a national footprint to handle any major litigation nationwide.
Understanding the Referral Relationship
When you refer a client to Wisner Baum, your name will always be attached to their experience and case outcome. We treat every referred case with the understanding that two reputations are under the microscope: ours and yours. That means responsive communication, transparent case updates, and the highest level of attention and dedication that every client deserves.
Cases We Handle
Wisner Baum focuses exclusively on mass tort, class action, and complex product liability litigation. Our current active litigations include:
- California wildfires: Utility liability against Southern California Edison (SCE) and Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E).
- Consumer class actions: Corporate fraud, false advertising, civil RICO actions.
- Military Injury: Government contractor liability.
- Pharmaceutical litigation: Antipsychotic medications (Risperdal, Zyprexa, Invega).
- Product liability: Medical devices, spinal cord stimulators, and defective consumer products.
- Toxic exposure: Toxic baby food (heavy metals, autism/ADHD), atrazine, paraquat and more.
- Transportation: Complex mass disasters in aviation, trucking, train, and bus.
If you have a potential mass tort or class action case that you are looking to refer, Wisner Baum is here to help. Please contact us directly at (310) 207-3233 or email [email protected] to discuss with our experienced attorneys.
