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An experienced litigator in all aspects of products law, George brings deep understanding of risk and regulatory concerns for designers, manufacturers, importers and distributors of products across various industry sectors. From automobiles to consumer and industrial products and software, BLG's client trust George's practical approach to litigation to handle the most complex and challenging of cases. His business-orientated approach to helping clients navigate risks relating to their products goes beyond litigation, and includes strategic advice regarding product warnings, labelling, advertising as well as safety issues and recalls, including regulatory concerns and investigations and proceedings by statutory and regulatory bodies. He has both jury and non-jury trial experience.
George also defends architects and engineers in various construction related claims. He also regularly defends municipalities in infrastructure related claims, including roadway design and maintenance.
A recognized thought-leader and speaker on topics at the intersection of technology, innovation, business and law – think autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things - George's "what's next" approach to the law and risk management provides his clients with creative forward-thinking advice helping them to avoid and solve the small and big problems facing their business.
Experience
Defending various automotive OEMs defending claims relating to airbags, timing chains, emissions systems, seatbelts and electrical and engine failures.
Defending worldwide leading RV companies.
Defending a world leading appliance and household good manufacture in various product related claims.
Defending a sport wear and product company against the unauthorized sale of its products.
Counsel to an international tobacco manufacturer regarding the deployment of various vapour and e-cigarette products and providing strategic advice concerning warnings and labelling.
Defending a home products company regarding water coolers.
Defending engineers and architects relating to building claims, including cold storage facilities.
Defending municipalities in infrastructure and construction related claims.
Defending boiler manufacturers for claims arising from property damage and personal injury.
Defense of recreational vehicle manufacturer for claims arising from use of all-terrain vehicles.
Defending power tool manufacturers for claims arising from the use of various products and tools.
Defense of an international bottle manufacturer regarding wine bottles.
Successfully defended a work boot manufacturer against design and manufacturing claims, including a successful application before the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeal Tribunal.
“Deals, disruptions and growth areas in the Americas Conference – Artificial Intelligence," International Bar Association, Miami, USA, December 2021
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Speaker, “Artificial Intelligence and Product Liability: Catching up with the Future," International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization," Webinar, October 2021
PRÉSENTATION
Speaker, "Public Law Litigation and Professionalism Issues for External Counsel," International Municipal Lawyers Association Annual Conference, October 2017.
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Author, with Laura Day: “A Current Look at Roadway Liability: Recent Decisions of the Ontario Court of Appeal On First Principles to Determine Liability, Municipal Liability Risk Management, Vol. 19, no. 6, September 2017.
PUBLICATION
Speaker, "Autonomous Vehicles and the Connected City," RIMS Canada Conference, September 2017.
PRÉSENTATION
Professionalism and the Law – A Civility Movement? A comments on Law Society of Upper Canada v. Joseph Peter Paul Groia
PUBLICATION
PRÉSENTATION
Author/Speaker, "Top 10 Accident Benefits Cases of 2009-2010," 6th Annual Personal Injury Law and Practice Update, Osgoode Hall Law School, Professional Development Program, September 2010 (with Tamara Tomomitsu).
PUBLICATION
Beyond our Walls
Professional Involvement
Member, Canadian Bar Association
Member, Ontario Bar Association
Member, American Bar Association
Member, International Bar Association (IBA)
Member, International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC)
Member, Defense Research Institute (DRI)
Member, Canadian Defense Lawyers
Member, The Advocates' Society
Community Involvement
Hockey Helps the Homeless
Awards & Recognitions
Mildred K. Walters Academic Award, Queen’s University, 2005
Reuben Wells Leonard Prize in Aboriginal Law, Queen’s University, 2005
R.W. Leonard Prize in Immigration and Refugee Law, Queen’s University, 2005
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