Rachel Raphael
Partner
Overview
Rachel Raphael focuses on mass tort, product and consumer litigation and product risk management matters. Her practice includes a broad spectrum of complex commercial, consumer, and retail litigation. Rachel has significant experience litigating commercial disputes on behalf of clients in a wide range of industries, from automotive to personal care.
Career & Education
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- University of Virginia, B.S., high honors, finance, 2007
- Harvard Law School, J.D., 2013
- District of Columbia
- Virginia
Rachel's Insights
Blog Post | 02.27.24
Blog Post | 02.20.24
CPSC Chair Hoehn-Saric Addresses Annual Product Safety Conference
Representative Matters
- Defend major automobile manufacturer in over a dozen high-profile nationwide and multi-state consumer class action lawsuits involving warranty, fraud, consumer protection, and unjust enrichment claims.
- Defend industrial manufacturing company in multiple, nationwide class actions involving various warranty and tort claims.
- Defend consumer products manufacturer in multi-plaintiff lawsuit alleging personal injury and asserting breach of warranty, negligence, unjust enrichment, and consumer protection act claims.
- Advise personal care products company on compliance with the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA).
- Defend Class 1 railroad in class action alleging breach of contract, negligence, and nuisance claims arising from railroad operations and business practices.
- Respond to inquiry from Illinois Attorney General regarding compliance with the Illinois Children’s Product Safety Act.
- Advise manufacturer of personal care products regarding consumer complaints of skin irritation, hair thinning, and hair loss.
- Respond to FTC investigation of “Made in USA” claims on behalf of seller of household appliances.
- Advise manufacturer of infant loungers and sleep products in connection with CPSC inquiry into alleged safety issue.
Rachel's Insights
Blog Post | 02.27.24
Blog Post | 02.20.24
CPSC Chair Hoehn-Saric Addresses Annual Product Safety Conference
Practices
Rachel's Insights
Blog Post | 02.27.24
Blog Post | 02.20.24
CPSC Chair Hoehn-Saric Addresses Annual Product Safety Conference