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Practice Areas Class Action Litigation Litigation Mass Tort Medical Device and Pharmaceuticals Litigation Natural Resource and Energy Product Liability Litigation Trial Practice Experience Bridget Ahmann�s practice focuses on tort litigation, with a particular emphasis on product liability litigation. A significant portion of her practice has been with mass tort litigation on a nationwide or regional basis. She has worked on defense teams in a wide variety of high-profile litigation: Nationwide representation of 3M in breast implant litigation Nationwide representation of Schwann�s in salmonella litigation Nationwide gas valve representation for Honeywell Asbestos litigation in both Minnesota and North Dakota In addition to the mass tort area, Bridget has represented manufacturers of a wide variety of products including tires, bicycles, lawn mowers, power tools, home appliances, industrial equipment and products, and agricultural equipment in cases alleging serious personal injuries and deaths. Clients she has represented include: Michelin Tire Company Pirelli Armstrong Murray Ohio Snapper Power Equipment Senco Products Speed Queen Fuqua Industries Bridget has also represented clients in a wide variety of other litigation areas, including professional malpractice, insurance coverage, insurance defense, and employment discrimination. Clients in this area have included: The Home Insurance Company Aetna Casualty & Surety The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company Bridget�s representation of these and other clients has given her significant experience in motion, trial and appellate practice in both federal and state courts. Industry Foods Medical Device Industry Pharmaceuticals Tire & Rim Education B.A., University of North Dakota (1982), summa cum laude J.D., University of Minnesota (1985), magna cum laude, Order of the Coif Clerkship Information U.S. District Court of Minnesota, Hon. Paul A. Magnuson, 1985-1987. Publications The Use of Settlement Classes in Mass Tort Product Liability Litigation Hamline Law Review (1996) Admitted to Practice (State) Minnesota North Dakota Admitted to Practice (Federal) U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota Pro Bono Areas Legal Access Clinic, Hennepin County Government Center. | 