
Attorney Joseph Lyon
Lead Attorney
Ohio Class Action & Product Liability Attorney
The Lyon Firm is a Practice Founded on Compassionate Consumer Advocacy
Joe Lyon is the founding partner of the The Lyon Firm, which he formed in 2006. Over the past 21 years, Joe has developed a national class action and product liability practice working with firms throughout the country on notable medical device, pharmaceutical, data security and privacy class action cases.
Early Inspiration
Joe had early beginnings in the law, initially inspired by his father who was a local trial attorney, he started working in a small personal injury law firm in the summer prior to attending college. Over the course of that summer and each summer before attending law school, Joe returned to this small firm to help with court filings and case investigation. Searching for his path, he admired the client relationships, the attorneys’ motivation to use the system to help families overcome medical and financial hardships, and the opportunity make a change to prevent others from suffering the same types of harm. The admiration for these core values carried him to law school in Chicago with the intent of returning to his hometown to build a small consumer advocacy firm. The Lyon Firm holds these same values today.
Advancing the Core Values
Courts around the country have recognized Joe’s experience and leadership, and have appointed him as Lead Class Counsel and to Plaintiffs Executive/ Plaintiffs Steering Committee positions in data privacy, TCPA, and Consumer Protection class actions. He has participated in over 200 consumer class actions, involving data breach, pixel tracking, TCPA, tuition reimbursement, and antitrust matters.
Throughout his career, Mr. Lyon has represented thousands of clients from all fifty states and participated in over 40 multi-district litigations (MDLs) involving medical devices, pharmaceutical products, and toxic exposure matters, including:
- Ethicon Pelvic Repair Systems: Served as a Discovery Committee Member in litigation over defective pelvic mesh products.
- Testosterone Replacement Therapy: Served as a Discovery Committee Member addressing injuries linked to testosterone products.
- Actos (Pioglitazone): Trial team member in Wisniewski v. Takeda Pharmaceuticals America Inc., a pivotal bellwether trial in Philadelphia County that resulted in a favorable Plaintiff’s verdict. Joe had the honor of working alongside one of his professional heroes, Mike Miller, in a case that contributed to the global resolution of the nationwide Actos litigation.
- Roundup Herbicide: Involved in consolidated actions concerning alleged cancer risks associated with glyphosate.
- Ephedra Dietary Supplements: Served as a Discovery Committee Member in litigation related to injuries caused by ephedra-containing products.
In addition to the MDL and Class Action work, Joe has spent a significant part of his career representing individuals in catastrophic injury cases. He has obtained numerous seven-figure results for individual plaintiffs in cases involving automotive product defects, medical malpractice, workplace injuries, and asbestos exposure.
This rewarding work has provided families with answers to difficult questions of liability and resulted in numerous life-changing settlements that have assisted with long-term medical needs and compensation for significant financial and personal loss. The single event litigation has required The Lyon Firm to consistently learn new subject matters, develop new case themes, and create new relationships. He is also one of the rare attorneys to have taken on the firearm industry and prevailed in two separate cases.
In his free time, Joe enjoys travelling with his wife Moira, walking with his two dogs (Oli and Tucker), reading, scuba diving, golfing, and trying to play a little guitar.
Awards and Professional Memberships
Joe is a member of the National Trial Lawyers, American Association for Justice, and Attorneys Information Exchange Group. He has also served as past co-chair for the American Association for Justice (AAJ) TRT Litigation Group and past chair for the Ohio Association for Justice Product Liability Section.
Nationally recognized, Joe has been included as a Top 100 Lawyer in Ohio by The National Trial Lawyer Association since its founding. Furthermore, his peers have selected him as a “Super Lawyer” in the Class Action and Mass Tort Section in 2018 and 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 and a “Rising Star” from 2012 to 2016.
Joe has published and lectured locally and nationally on a variety of personal injury and mass tort issues.





Chicago-Kent College of Law , Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL, J.D. January 2003. Loyola University Maryland, B.A. Political Science (1999) Honors:
- Federal Judicial Externship: United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Judge William Hibbler; (January 2001-September 2001)
- Law Review: Member of Chicago-Kent Journal of International and Comparative Law
International Study:
- Katholieke Universiteit, Leuven, Belgium September, 1997-June 1998
- St. Louis University, Madrid, Spain September 1998-December 1998
- The Lyon Firm, A Law Corporation; Founder & Sole Member (9/2006-Present)
- Lopez, Hodes, Restaino, Milman & Skikos, A Law Corp.; Associate (2004 -2006)
- California
- Ohio
- Kentucky
- Unites State Court of Appeal, 9th Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit
- United States Court of Appeal 8th Circuit
- United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio
- United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio
- United States District Court, Northern District of California
- United States District Court, Central District of California
- United States District Court, Southern District of California
- United Stated District Court, Eastern District of California
- United States District Court, Colorado
- United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois
- United States District Court, Northern District of Indiana
- United States District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky
- United States District Court, Western District of Kentucky
- United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
- United States District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
- United States District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
- United Stated District Court, Nebraska
- United States District Court, North Dakota
- Pro Hac Vice Admissions
- Illinois (Cook County)
- Minnesota (Hennepin County)
- Rhode Island (Bristol County)
- Pennsylvania (Philadelphia County)
- California (Los Angeles County)
- United States District Court, Southern District of California
- United States District Court, Central District of California
- United States District Court, Northern District of California
- United States District Court, District of New Jersey
- United States District Court, District of Minnesota
- United States District Court, Northern District of Georgia
- United States District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
- United States District Court, Northern District of Florida
- United States District Court, Southern District of Florida
- United States District Court, Middle District of Florida
- United States District Court, Northern District of Texas
- United States District Court, Southern District of West Virginia
- United States District Court, District of Kansas
- United States District Court, District of Massachusetts
- United States District Court, Northern District of Mississippi
- United States District Court, Western District of Louisiana
- United States District Court, Southern District of New York
- Waters v. Timios, Inc., 2:21-cv-08709 (U.S. District Court, C.D. of CA): Serving as Plaintiffs’ counsel in a data breach class action; Assisted in preparing class notices and settlement documents; Preliminary Approval granted.
- Baker v. ParkMobile, LLC, No. 1:21-cv-02182 (U.S. District Court, N.D. of GA): Serving as a court appointed member of the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in a data breach class action impacting over 20 million users of the parking App; Assisted in preparing pleadings and plaintiff vetting; Awaiting decision on Motion to Dismiss.
- Buffington v. Running Warehouse, LLC, No. 2:23-CV09980, U.S. District Court, C.D. of CA: Serving as a member of plaintiffs’ counsel in a payment card data breach class action; Assisted in preparing briefing on Motion to Compel Arbitration; Awaiting decision.
- In re Gallagher Data Breach Litigation, 1:21-cv-04056 (U.S. District Court, N.D. of IL): Serving as a member of plaintiffs’ counsel in a data breach class action; Assisted in Plaintiff vetting; Awaiting decision on Motion to Dismiss.
- Miller v NextGen Healthcare, Inc., Case No: 1:23-cv-02043 (N.D. Ga.): Appointed to Plaintiff’s Steering Committee in consolidated action involving a data breach impacting over a million consumers. Preliminary pleadings and case management issues are ongoing.
- Maloney v. CSI Financial Services, LLC d/b/a ClearBalance, 37-2021-00033113-CU-PO-CTL (Superior Court of California, County of San Diego): Serving as plaintiffs’ counsel in a putative data breach class action; Assisted in mediation; Awaiting preliminary approval.
- Seabrian v. St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System, Inc., STCV21-01652 (State Court of Chatham County, GA): Serving as a member of plaintiffs’ counsel in a putative data breach class action; Awaiting consolidation order.
- Smith et al. Bioplus Specialty Services, LLC, No. 6:22-cv-00136 (U.S. District Court, M.D. of FL): Serving as plaintiff’s counsel in putative data breach class action; Assisted in drafting consolidated pleadings and responsive briefing to Motions to Dismiss; Awaiting Decision.
- Reynolds v. Concordia, No. 21-cv-02560 (U.S District Court, Minn.): Serving as proposed lead class counsel for nursing students in a class action arising from the breach of contract to provide clinical education and experience through the coursework.
- MDL 3044 In Re: Exactech Products Liability Litigation
- MDL 2738 In Re: Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder
- MDL 3004 In Re: Paraquat Product Liability Litigation
- MDL 2974 In Re: Paraguard IUD Product Liability Litigation
- In Re: Pam Cooking Spray Consolidated Actions (Cook County, IL)
- Owens v. US Radiology Specialist, Inc., Case No. 22 CVS 17797 (Mecklenberg County, N.C): Settlement Class Counsel; Final Approval granted for $5.05 million non-reversionary common fund for 1.3 million consumers.
- Tracy et al., v. Elekta, Inc., Case No. 1:21-cv-02851 (N.D. GA); Member of Plaintiffs’ Counsel in data breach class action impacting over 400,000 individuals and participated in all aspects of the pleading drafting and motion practice focusing on GIPPA claims; Final Approval granted for $8,900,000 non-reversionary common fund.
- Culbertson v. Deloitte Consulting LLP 1:20-CV-3962 (U.S Dist. Court, S.D. of NY): Member of Plaintiffs’ class counsel and discovery committee for data breach class action impacting hundreds of thousands of individuals in several states; Assisted in Plaintiff vetting and drafting of pleadings and third party discovery; Judge Liman granted Final Approval of common fund for $4,950,000.
- Migliaccio v. Parker Hannifin Corp., Case No. 1:22-cv-00835 (N.D. Ohio): Appointed co-lead class counsel by Judge Polster in data breach class action against multi-national manufacturer impacting 115,843 current and former employees; Final Approval granted for a $1.75 million non-reversionary common fund.
- Tucker v. Marietta Area Health Care, Inc., No. 2:22-cv-00184 (S.D. Ohio): Appointed co-lead in consolidated data breach class action involving ransomware attack on Ohio hospital that compromised the PII and PHI of 216,478 patients; Final Approval granted for a $1.75 million non-reversionary common fund.
- Desue, et al. v. 20/20 Eye Care, Case No: 21-CV-61275 (S.D. Fla.): Appointed to Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee in data breach class action impacting 3.2 million patients’ personal and healthcare information. Motion to Dismiss denied in part and granted in part; Final Approval granted for a $3,000,000 non-reversionary common fund.
- Hawkins v. Navy Federal Credit Union, Case No: 1:19-cv-01186 (E.D. Va.): Appointed co-lead class counsel in TCPA class action; Final Approval granted for nationwide class and non-reversionary common fund settlement of $9.25 million providing monetary compensation for class of over 66,000.
- K.B.(Minor) v. East Tennessee Children’s Hospital Association, Inc., Case No. C2LA0081 (Anderson County, Tenn.): Appointed Settlement Co-Class Counsel; Final Approval for $1.55 million non-reversionary settlement fund for patients whose personal and medical information was compromised in a data breach; minor class members will receive 10 years of identity theft defense.
- In Re Southern Ohio Health System Data Breach, Case No: A-2101886 (Hamilton County, Ohio): Appointed co-lead counsel in consolidated data breach class action impacting two Ohio hospital systems and 420,433 patients’ healthcare information; Final Approval granted for nationwide non-reversionary common fund settlement of $1.95 million.
- Devine v. Health Aide of Ohio, Case No: cv-21-948117 (Cuyahoga County, Ohio): Appointed co-lead class counsel in consolidated data breach class action involving 141,149 medical patients; Final Approval granted for claims made nationwide settlement providing monetary benefits and additional identity theft protection valued at over $12.5 million.
- Engle v. Talbert House, No. A 2103650 (Hamilton County, Ohio): Appointed co-lead class counsel in a data breach class action impacting over 300,000 medical patients; Final Approval granted for nationwide claims made settlement providing monetary benefits and additional identity theft protection with claimed value at $1.7 million and offered class value of $49.8 million.
- Miranda v. Xavier University, No. 1:20-cv-00539 (S.D. Ohio): Appointed as interim co-lead class counsel for nursing students in a class action arising from the breach of contract to provide clinical education and experience through the coursework; Final Approval granted for a $700,000 non-reversionary common fund for tuition reimbursement.
- Wade v. U.S. Bank National Association, No. A-1501522 (Hamilton County, Ohio): Appointed co-lead class counsel in state mortgage satisfaction class action; Final Approval granted for non-reversionary common fund of $1.75 million providing monetary compensation to a class of over 45,000.00 mortgage holders.
- McKitrick v. Allwell Behavioral, Case No CH2022-0174 (Muskingum County, Ohio): Appointed co-lead class counsel in data breach class action impacting 29,972 patients; Final Approval granted for $650,000 non-reversionary common fund.
- Hasell v. Spear Wilderman P.C., NO. 230401942. (C.P., Philadelphia, P.A.): Appointed co-lead class counsel in data breach action against law firm alleging negligent data security practices impacting 86,287 individuals; Final Approval granted for $800,000 non-reversionary fund.
- Pederson v. AAA Collections, Inc., Case No. 4:22-cv-04166 (D. N.D.): Appointed co-Lead Counsel; Final Approval granted for non-reversionary common fund of $865,000 for nationwide class of 66,732 individuals.
- Forslund v RR Donnelly, Case No: 1:22-cv-04260 (N.D. Ill): Appointed co-lead class counsel in healthcare data breach impacting over 80,000 consumers; Final Approval granted for $970,000 non-reversionary common fund.
- Bae v. Pacific City Bank, No. 21STCV45922 (Los Angeles County Superior Court, Cal.): Appointed interim co-lead class counsel in a data breach class action involving 15,037 customers; Final Approval granted for a non-reversionary common fund of $700,000.
- Rodriguez v. Professional Finance Company, Inc., Case No: 22-cv-01679 (D. Colo): Appointed interim co-lead class counsel in consolidated action involving a data breach; Final Approval for non-reversionary common fund of $2,500,000.
- In Re Great Expressions Data Security Incident Litigation, Case No: 2:23-cv-11185 (E.D. MI): Appointed co-lead class counsel in data breach; Final Approval granted for non-reversionary common fund of $2,700,000.
- In re: Navvis & CO, LLC Data Breach Litigation, Case No. 4:24-cv-00029 (E.D. MO); Appointed interim co-lead counsel in data breach impacting over a million patients; Motion Practice and Mediation. Preliminary approval of $6,500,000 common fund.
- In Re: Houser LLP Data Breach Litigation, Case No. 8:24-cv-00468 (C.D. Cal.); Appointed interim co-lead counsel in data breach impacting over 300,000 consumers; Preliminary approval pending.
- Suhr v. DC Health Link, Case No. 1:23-cv-00694 (D.D.C.): Appointed co-lead class counsel in highly publicized consolidated action involving a data breach impacting the health insurance marketplace for the District of Columbia; Final approval pending.
- In re: NCB Management Services, Inc. Data Breach Litigation, Case No. 2:23-cv-01236 (E.D. Pa): Appointed interim co-lead class counsel in consolidated action involving a data breach impacting over 1 million consumers. Motion practice is ongoing. Preliminary approval pending for $1,700,000 common fund.
- Henderson v. Reventics, LLC, Case No. 1:23-cv-00586 (D. Colo.): Appointed co-lead class counsel in consolidated data breach action impacting over 4.2 million healthcare consumers; Appellate practice ongoing. Preliminary approval pending for $8,1250,000 non-reversionary common fund.
- MDL 2741 In Re: Roundup Products Liability Litigation
- MDL 2885 In Re: 3M Product Liability Litigation
- MDL2441 In Re: Stryker Rejuvenate and ABG II Hip Implant Litigation
- MDL 2768 In Re: Stryker LFIT V-40 Femoral Head Product Liability Litigation
- MDL 2391 In Re: Biomet M2A Magnum Hip Implant Products Liability Litigation
- MDL 2734 In Re: Abilify (Aripiprazole) Products Liability Litigation
- MDL 2244 In Re: Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. Pinnacle Hip Implant Litigation
- MDL 1748 In Re: Testosterone Replacement Therapy Products Liability Litigation.
- JCCP 4887 In Re: Essure Product Cases
- MDL 2591 In Re: Syngenta AG MIR 162 Corn Litigation
- MDL 2000 In Re: Yaz/ Yasmin/ Ocella Litigation (Philadelphia Consolidated Actions)
- MDL 2197 In Re: Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc., ASR Hip Implant Products Liability Litigation
- MDL 1871 In Re: Avandia Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation
- MDL 1598 In Re: Ephedra Products Liability Litigation
- MDL 1905 In Re: Medtronic, Inc. Sprint Fidelis Leads Products Liability Litigation
- MDL 1769 In Re: Seroquel Products Liability Litigation
- MDL 1928 In Re: Trasylol Products Liability Litigation
- MDL 1785 In Re: Bausch & Lomb Inc. Contact Lens Solution Products Liability Litigation
- MDL 1657 In Re: Vioxx Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation
- MDL 2327 In Re: Ethicon, Inc. Pelvic Repair Systems Products Liability Litigation
- MDL 2325 In Re: AMS, Inc., Pelvic Repair System Products Liability Litigation
- MDL 2187 In Re: C.R. Bard, Inc., Pelvic Repair System Products Liability Litigation
- MDL 2387 In Re: Coloplast Corp. Pelvic Support Systems Products Liability Litigation
- MDL 2326 In Re: Boston Scientific Corp. Pelvic Repair Systems Products Liability Litigation
- MDL 2299 In Re: Actos (Pioglitazone) products Liability Litigation
- MDL 1842 In Re: Kugel Mesh Hernia Patch Products Liability Litigation
- MDL 1708 In Re: Guidant Implantable Defibrillators Product Liability Litigation
- MDL 1905 In Re: Medtronic Sprint Fidelis Leads Product Liability Litigation
- MDL 2767 In Re: Mirena IUS- Products Liability Litigation
- MDL 2418 In Re: Plavix Products Liability Litigation
- MDL 2775 In Re: Smith and Nephew BHR Implant Products Liability Litigation
- MDL 1763 In Re: Human Tissue Products Liability Litigation
- In Re Depo Provera: New Jersey Consolidated State Litigation
In Re: Actos (Pioglitazone) Products Liability Litigation. Wisniewski v. Takeda Pharmaceuticals et al. (Case No. 120702272) Co-Counsel for bellwether trial in Philadelphia County. Jury awarded $2,340,000.00 in compensatory damages. (2014) Global settlement followed shortly after the verdict was announced.
MDL 2545 In Re: Testosterone Replacement Therapy Products Liability Litigation; Leadership appointed member of Plaintiffs’ Discovery Committee and assisting in document review and depositions preparation of key marketing witnesses.
MDL 2327 In Re: Ethicon, Inc. Pelvic Repair Systems Products Liability Litigation: Leadership appointed member of Plaintiffs’ Discovery Committee and assisted the Plaintiffs Steering Committee in document review and coding for deposition and trial preparation.
MDL 1598 In Re: Ephedra Products Liability Litigation: Performed document review; assisted in 30(b)(6) depositions of Defendant GNC; assisted in preparing bellwether case for trial.
- Estate of Michael Bauer, et al. v. The General Electric Company, (2022) S.D. of Ohio, 1:17-CV-860. Lead counsel in complex and first impression toxic tort action involving the deaths of three employees of The General Electric Company who were working together at an aviation testing facility. All three men worked side by side in the same room for many years, and all suffered diagnosis and death as a result of glioblastomas. Plaintiffs alleged a connection between the tumors and radiation exposure in radioactive dust at the worksite. After several years of highly contested litigation involving significant environmental testing and development of expert testimony, the case was settled confidentially and provided recourse and closure to the surviving family members. GE maintains there is no connection. This is the only known tort recovery for workplace radiation exposure in Ohio.
- Estate of Gabrielle Walker v. The Toledo Hospital (2021) Lucas County, Ohio, Case No: G-4801. Lead counsel in medical malpractice/wrongful death case involving allegations of negligent discharge of a suspected child abuse patient. The discharge resulted in returning the child to the suspected home environment, where she sustained terminal injuries that evening. The four years of litigation entailed lead counsel taking over twenty depositions, preparing and disclosing four liability experts, filing several motions to compel discovery (ESI and 30B5 Witnesses) that the Court granted, and obtaining the Court’s denial of two motions for summary judgment. The parties entered a confidential settlement two months before trial after mediation and months of negotiation. This is the only known wrongful death/tort recovery for a child abuse/homicide victim against a medical provided in the State.
- Landge v. Kindercare, et al (2019) Hamilton County, Ohio, Case No: Lead counsel in daycare negligence case involving allegations of mismanagement in the preparation and storage of hot soup. The child was severely burned due to interaction with an unattended and unprotected soup canister. A confidential settlement was reached following initial discovery. Largest known settlement against a daycare center in county history.
- Murphy v. University Hospital (2019) Hamilton County, Ohio Case No: A-18-03027. Lead Counsel in medical malpractice case involving the alleged misdiagnosis of cancer and unnecessary operation to remove 17 lymph nodes. The patient was cancer-free and the unnecessary surgery left her with permanent lymphedema. Confidential Settlement following disclosure of expert reports on liability, causation, and life care plan.
- Gray v. Graham KTM Sport Motorbikes (2018) N. Dist. of Mississippi Case No: 3:17-cv-092. Lead counsel in an automotive product liability matter involving a recalled accelerator of a motocross bike. The recall was noticed due to the accelerator sticking and resulting in unintended acceleration. Plaintiff experienced this event, losing control, whereby the bike fell onto him as he attempted to jump from the out-of-control bike. His arm was trapped in the rear wheel, resulting in catastrophic amputation. Confidential settlement following limited discovery and disclosure of life care plan.
- Harrell et al. v. WWS Associates (2018) Hamilton County, Ohio, Case No: A1600701. Lead counsel in secondary lead exposure case involving the secondary exposure to industrial lead dust leading to lead poisoning in the town’s minor children. Their father returned home from a recycling job that did not provide adequate protective clothing or require showers before returning home. It was alleged that the children suffered neurological injuries related to elevated lead levels. This was a case of first impression in Ohio involving secondary lead exposure. Confidential settlement following factual discovery and disclosure of expert reports on causation and damages. This was also the largest known settlement for lead exposure in county history.
- Lemon v. FMK Firearms, Inc. et al. (2016) E. Dist. of KY Case No: 2:15-cv-00128. Lead Counsel in complex product liability case involving a defective handgun that was subject to a recall due to drop-fire risks. Plaintiff suffered severe injuries, including compartment syndrome, when the gun was accidentally dropped and fired. Confidential settlement following initial factual discovery. Largest known settlement involving a defective firearm in Kentucky history.
- Waters v. F&P America MFG, Inc. (2016) Miami County, Ohio Case No: 15-103. Lead Counsel. Workplace intentional tort claim involving a corporate policy to circumvent a perimeter cage designed to protect workers from hydraulic equipment malfunction. Plaintiff suffered catastrophic amputation of multiple fingers when a machine misfired. Confidential settlement following corporate depositions, and while the motion for summary judgment on employer intentional tort and workers’ compensation immunity issues was pending.
- Estate of Ralph Jamison v. Continental Appliances, Inc. (2013) Adams County, Ohio Case No. CVB 20120499. Lead Counsel in complex Product Liability case involving a defective propane wall heater that resulted in severe burn injuries and wrongful death. Confidential Settlement following motion to compel documents was granted and 30(b)(5) deposition.
- Estate of Joseph Ponsi v. RCD Sales, Inc. (2012) Ashland County, Ohio Case No. 12-CVI-017. Lead Counsel in dealership negligence involving the sale of a recreational towing vehicle that exceeded the towing capacity of the tow vehicle, resulting in rollover and wrongful death. Confidential settlement following multiple depositions on liability and disclosure of expert reports.
- Armesia Thomas v. General Motors et al. (2011) E. Dist. of KY Case No. 08-228-ART. Lead Counsel in complex Product Liability action involving claims of defective seat belt design resulting in catastrophic spinal cord injury to a 19-year-old female. Confidential settlement with General Motors and Takata Defendants following full factual discovery and disclosure of expert reports and life care plan.
- Michael Urchak v. Donnell Ford Lincoln Mercury of Salem, Inc. (2010), Mahoning County, Ohio, Case No. 08-CV-3700. Lead Counsel in dealership negligence, causing mechanical failure and loss of control of the vehicle, resulting in spinal cord injury. Confidential Settlement following full factual discovery and disclosure of expert reports and life care plan.
- Charles & Jennifer Briner, Individually and on Behalf of Christopher Briner, A Minor v Daimler Chrysler Corporation. (2007) Richland County, Ohio Case No. 05-CV-371. Co-lead counsel in complex product liability action involving claims of defective seat belt buckle resulting in inadvertent buckle release and catastrophic brain injury to a minor. Confidential settlement two weeks before trial following full factual discovery and expert disclosures on liability and life care plan. At the time, it was the second-largest known personal injury settlement in county history.
- Marlene Lewis et al v. Alex Saba, M.D. (2006) Hamilton County, Ohio, Case No. A0501599. Co-lead counsel in medical malpractice claims arising from the failure to diagnose breast cancer, resulting in cancer progression, loss of survival, and additional invasive medical care. Confidential Settlement a few months before trial following full discovery and expert disclosures on liability and damages.
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- Berry Smith v. Argo Construction, (2004) Clermont County, Ohio, Case No. 1:17-cv-860, Co-Lead Counsel in employee intentional tort action involving the catastrophic amputation of the Plaintiffs’ leg when he was trapped under a moving excavator while performing flagging duties. Confidential settlement following full discovery and expert reports on life care plans. At the time, it was the largest known employer intentional tort settlement in county history.
Parker Hannifin Data Breach
Lyon Firm filed the first class action lawsuit arising from the Parker Hannifin data breach. The fling and subsequent filings were covered by Top Class Action, Bloomberg, Cleveland.com, and law.com.
Memorial Health System Data Breach
The Lyon Firm filed the first lawsuits against Memorial Health System for a data breach by the well known criminal syndicate Hive. The filing was covered by classaction.org, hippajournal.com, lawstreetmedia.com, and jdspura.com
John Deere Antitrust Litigation
The Lyon Firm filed one of the first class action lawsuits against John Deere on “right to repair” theories and antitrust violations. The lawsuit has gained national attention on the agricultural community and has been covered by multiple news sources including farmequipment.com, Progressive Farmer, WI State Farmer, VICE, Courthouse News, Bloomberg, and even Reddit.
Lakeview Loan Servicing Data Breach
The Lyon Firm filed the second class action lawsuit against Lakeview Loan for a large data breach impacting over 2.5 million customers. The lawsuits have been covered by Bloomberg, Housing Wire, JD Supra, and Top Class Action.
R & L Diesel Spill -Property Contamination
The Lyon Firm filed the first class action lawsuit arising from R& L Carriers diesel spill that contaminated neighboring tributary and properties. The story and lawsuit have been covered by local news including an interview with Joe Lyon and a Lyon Firm client impacted by the spill. See, Local 12 Video. See also, 6 Park news and follow up coverage by Fox News, and Local 5 of the lawsuit.
Xavier Nursing School Tuition Reimbursement
The Lyon Firm filed a class action against Xavier requesting reimbursement for nursing students who paid for an educational experience that included and centered on hospital clinical instruction, but were not provided this instruction due to Covid 19. Local 9 , Local 5, and Local 12 have all covered the story.
Pam Can Product Liability Litigation
Lyon Firm filed one of the first claims in the country arising from an explosion caused by a venting Pam cooking spray aerosol can. Local Cincinnati News covered the story. The local Business Courier covered the lawsuit filing.
Since then, The Lyon Firm has filed numerous similar cases in Cook County Chicago. The Chicago Tribune covered the filings, in addition to NBC Other news coverage included NBC.Chicago, USA Today, People, ABC, Fox19, Insider, CNN, NBC. New.York, Mens Health, Fast Company, and CBS ran a Nightly News Special on one of Lyon Firm’s clients injured in an explosion.
Walker v WWS Associates, Inc.
The Lyon Firm filed a lawsuit on behalf of two children who suffered lead poisoning from secondary industrial exposure. The notable case received front page Sunday News in the local Enquire.
In Re Ethicon Vaginal Mesh Litigation
The Lyon Firm represented many women impacted by these products, many of which have been removed from the market following the litigation. The Firm also served on the discovery committee helping with the general liability document review. The litigation and settlements were covered by many news outlets including Bloomberg, Reuters, NY Times, and Wall Street Journal.
In Re Actos Litigation
Joe Lyon was a part of bellwether trial for his client Frances Wisniewski in Philadelphia County. The verdict of $2,050,000 received national news coverage including Bloomberg, Law360, and Lexus.
In Re Testosterone Replacement Product Liability Litigation
The Lyon Firm filed the first series of lawsuits related to the overpromotion and inadequate warnings on Testosterone Replacement Therapy. The litigation received national news coverage including Reuters, Chicago Tribune, and the Wall Street Journal, Lawyers and settlements interviewed Joe early in the litigation.
Bauer v General Electric Company
Lyon Firm files occupational injury lawsuit against GE Aviation on behalf of three GE employees who suffered from glioblastoma brain tumors and worked together at the GE Peebles testing facility. Radiation exposure is alleged to the cause of the common injuries.
In Re Human Tissue Product Liability Litigation
NBC / Associated Press: Interview with Mr. Lyon Featured in Investigative Report on Stolen Body Part Scandal.
- Inn of Court – Practitioners & Bench Panel, University of Cincinnati Law School (2024)
- Mass Torts in State Court. OAJ Summer Convention, Columbus, OH (2017)
- Managing Client Expectations. OAJ Summer Convention. Columbus, OH (2015)
- The Wheels of Justice: Mass Torts in State Courts. OAJ Quarterly. Product Liability Section. (2015)
- “Low T”- The Creation of a Disease. OAJ Quarterly. Product Liability Section. (2014)
- Ethical Aspects of Mass Tort Marketing. AAJ Summer Convention. Baltimore, MD (2014)
- Testosterone Replacement Therapy MDL Update and Case Criteria. AAJ Summer Convention. Baltimore, MD (2014)
- Testosterone Replacement Therapy –Specific Causation. AAJ Mass Tort Update Seminar. San Diego, CA (2014)
- Testosterone Replacement Therapy –MDL Case Management Orders. AAJ Mass Tort Update Seminar. Santa Barbara, CA (2014)
- Testosterone Replacement Therapy –Causes of Action. AAJ Emerging Mass Tort Seminar. Louisville, KY (2014)
- Parallel Claims & Reporting Requirements: New Motivation for Drug Manufacturers to Give Adequate Warning. OAJ Quarterly. Product Liability Section (2013)
- Where to Begin Your Search for the Smoking Gun: Organizing Your Strategy and Informal Discovery. National Business Institute Seminar. Cincinnati, OH (2010)
- Written Discovery Strategies. National Business Institute Seminar. Cincinnati, OH (2010)
- A Separate Piece in Seeking Justice: Civil Themes and Skills in Public Defense. AAJ, Criminal Law Section, Vol. 16, No.2 Winter (2009)
- The Weight of Expert Testimony. National Business Institute Seminar. Cincinnati, OH (2009)
- Punitive Damages: Current Trends and Strategies. National Business Institute Seminar. Cincinnati, Ohio (2009)
- Jury Selection: Your First Trial. Northern Kentucky College of Law (2009)
- Utilizing ATLA Resources for Law Students. University of Cincinnati College of Law (2003)
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