Overview
Michael Gallo is a litigator who defends clients in product liability and mass tort litigation. He defends manufacturers of medical devices and consumer goods in state and federal proceedings. Michael also assists clients in commercial and employment litigation matters, handling discovery, mediations and appeals.
Michael’s experience includes managing complex discovery, taking and defending depositions of both fact and expert witnesses, and preparing expert and dispositive briefing prior to trial.
Representative Experience
- Chatman v. Zimmer, Inc., et al., 5:14-cv-102 (S.D. Miss.)—Obtaining summary judgment on behalf of knee implant manufacturer.
- In re Cook Medical, Inc., IVC Filters Marketing, Sales Practices, and Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 2570 (S.D. IN)—Representing IVC filter manufacturer in multidistrict litigation.
- In re Zimmer Durom Hip Cup Products Liability Litigation, MDL No.2158, No. 2:09-cv-04414 (D. N.J.) — Representing orthopedic device manufacturer in multidistrict litigation involving metal-on-metal acetabular component.
Services & Industries
Credentials
Bar Admissions
Indiana
Court Admissions
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
Education
Charlotte School of Law
J.D. cum laude, Order of the Crown (2012)
Grove City College
B.A. in History and Communications, with honors (2009)
Experience
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2019 2 min readCook Medical Litigates National MDL Involving IVC FilterMedical Devices & Products Health & Life Sciences Product Liability Mass Tort Litigation & Settlement Strategies Product Liability Litigation
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2017 1 min readCook Group Manages Stress Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse Product ClaimsMedical Devices & Products Health & Life Sciences Product Liability Mass Tort Litigation & Settlement Strategies Product Liability Litigation
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June 2016 1 min readKnee Implant Manufacturer Wins Summary JudgmentMedical Devices & Products Health & Life Sciences Product Liability Mass Tort Litigation & Settlement Strategies Product Liability Litigation
Leadership & Community
Professional Associations
- Hamilton County Bar Association — Member
Civic Activities
- Cool Creek Estates Homeowners Association — Board Member