Anthony J. Monaco

Experience

• 

  Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP

  Aug 2000 - now

  Equity Partner and Trial Attorney

  Expertise in coordinating recurrent and mass-tort litigation on a regional and national basis including Multi-District Litigation & Class ActionsSubstantial Experience With:-Aviation LitigationBritish Airways # 762 - May 24, 2013Sukhoi Superjet 100 - May 9, 2012Airblue # 202 - July 28, 2010Afriqiyah Airways # 8U771 - May 12, 2010Air France # 447 - June 1, 2009Qantas # QF72 - October 7, 2008Sudan Airways # 109 - June 10, 2008Transair (Lockhart River Australia) - May 7, 2005-Automobiles & Commercial Trucks (stability, ESC, roof deformation, air bags, seat belts, seat back strength, glazing, door latches, overall packaging, ball joints and suspension components, electrical claims, fuel tank integrity, design, crashworthiness, & warnings claims, fire cause and origin)-Construction & Industrial Equipment (Forklifts, AWP's, Excavators, Cranes & Material Handling, Skid Steer Loaders, Rock Crushers, Scaffolding)-Machines (Spot Welding, Press Brakes, Injection Molding, MMS, Custom Machine Tool Design)-Consumer & Recreational Products (Propane & MAPP Gas Containers, Torches, Gasoline Containers, Car Seats, Children's Toys, Playground Equipment, Paints & Chemicals, Light Bulbs & Lighting Systems, Firearms)-Drugs & Medical Devices including litigation of devices which have been given Class III approval by the FDA as well as 510(k) clearance. Significant experience with the preemption doctrine.-Security Providers & Systems-Fire Protection Systems-De-icing Systems-Toxic Torts including Asbestos, Benzene, Bisphenol A (BPA), Lead, MoldI also have an active practice advising clients in Illinois concerning Employment Agreements and handle Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Litigation Show less