During Recalls, Prepare For 'Blood In The Water' Response From Plaintiffs' Bar
Executive Summary
Consumer health marketers’ immediate internal communication and outreach to consumers often provides evidence to plaintiffs’ lawyers, says attorney Victoria Calhoon. Plaintiffs' lawyers “smell blood in the water” once a recall is made public but companies can defend against litigation.
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