Vertical Transportation Litigation

OKM has extensive experience representing companies throughout the United States that manufacture, install and maintain elevator and escalator equipment.

From personal injury actions to contract litigation to public bid challenges, we assist our clients in navigating the often-complex disputes that arise in their business operations. Our experience in this industry includes:

• Defending against numerous and various personal injury claims in multiple jurisdictions related to alleged code violations and failures to properly inspect or maintain elevator and escalator equipment.
• Defending against numerous and various claims of strict product liability in multiple jurisdictions related to alleged defectively manufactured elevator and escalator equipment.
• Pursuing and defending against breach of contract and other claimsrelated to commercial business operations.
• Defending against employment and labor related claims.
• Assisting with the preparation and implementation of uniform standards for the defense and administration of personal injury claims.
• Handling public bid disputes, both during the administrative hearing and post-administrative appeal processes.