Jeffrey D. Otto

Partner

Health Care

Overview

Jeff Otto has represented many manufacturers and has tried cases from El Paso to Edinburg to Austin for medical device manufacturers.

Representative Experience

Obtained defense verdict in South Texas involving 82 year-old plaintiff claiming defective design and manufacturing of DME placed by Home Health Agency.
Obtained defense verdict in Central Texas involving wheelchair bound plaintiff claiming defective design of wheelchair lift used in modified van.
Handled complex medical device claims against manufacturer of drug-eluting stent; confidential settlement reached in 2007.

Firm Highlights

Experience

Thompson Coe Succeeds in 8th Circuit Reversing $6M Day Care Abuse Coverage Suit

Event

Longshore Claims Handling

This course will go over claims handling procedure for claims falling under the Longshore & Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act and its extensions, including the Defense Base Act. The course will provide basic information regarding...

Publication

Dallas Partner Elizabeth Lee Thompson Obtains Appellate Victory in the Fifth District Court of Appeals

Publication

The Double Whammy: What to Do When Called to Trial by Two Courts on the Same Day

Experience

Thompson Coe Prevails in $28M Cyber Suit Arising From National Retailer Data Breach

Event

Reviewing and Previewing: 2019 & 2020 HR Laws and Hot Topics

It seems every year more and more critical “stuff” happens to keep HR professionals busy and always learning. 2019 was no exception and 2020 won’t be either. In this 1-hour webinar we will review...