Michael G. Rousseau

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Michael G. Rousseau: Attorney with Motley Rice LLC

Biography

Michael Rousseau focuses his practice on representing people harmed by defective medical devices.

For over 15 years, Michael has played a key role in assisting thousands of clients harmed by defective hernia mesh. Recently, he also represented the states of Rhode Island and New Hampshire and the City of Boston in their pursuit to hold the manufacturers, distributors and retailers of opioids accountable for their role in the opioid epidemic. Prior to that, Michael represented thousands of women harmed by defective transvaginal mesh, including working on discovery, trials and settlements. Previously, he spent five years heavily involved in Composix Kugel Mesh litigation, including defendant liability, discovery and trials. He is also a member of the legal team that successfully advocated for an extension of the risk contribution theory of liability in Wisconsin in 2005, enabling lead-poisoned children and families to seek compensation from former manufacturers of lead paint.

As a law student, Michael provided volunteer representation to autistic children to help them obtain special education services and physical therapy pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Blog Posts

January 5, 2026

5 things you should know about asbestos Causes, Not Just Cases

by: John E. Herrick

April 1, 2024

Yes, asbestos risks are still a concern

by: Anne McGinness Kearse

February 9, 2023

End of the Road for the “Texas Two-Step”? Causes, Not Just Cases

by: Louis M. Bograd

News

April 28, 2025

The history and legacy of Workers’ Memorial Day

by:
M. Nolan Webb

April 1, 2025

Finish the asbestos ban to improve worker safety

by:
Nathan D. Finch

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Areas of Practice (4)

  • Asbestos Exposure
  • Diabetes Lawsuit
  • Medical Devices
  • Women's Health Lawsuits

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Bentley College, B.S., 1996
Law School Attended:
Pepperdine University, J.D., 1999
Year of First Admission:
2000
Admission:
California; Massachusetts; Rhode Island; Wisconsin; U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
Memberships:

Associations

•American Bar Association

Reported Cases:
Casework: Asbestos Products: Asbestos products include building materials, automotive, fireproofing/fire-resistant and beauty products; Asbestos Exposure Toxic Exposure; Active Case; Asbestos-Related Diseases: Asbestos-related diseases include severe conditions, such as mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis; Asbestos Exposure; Active Case; Household Exposure to Asbestos: Household asbestos exposure may cause serious illnesses. Learn about dealing with asbestos in your home.; Asbestos Exposure; Active Case; Covidien Mesh Lawsuit: Find out more about Covidien mesh lawsuits filed by patients who sustained severe injuries.; Medical Device Lawsuits; Active Case; Hernia Mesh Lawsuit: Thousands of hernia mesh lawsuits may soon settle. Find out if you qualify to get money or file a new case.; Medical Device Lawsuits; Active Case; Secondhand Asbestos Exposure: Secondhand asbestos exposure may lead to mesothelioma and other diseases. Learn more here.; Toxic Exposure Asbestos Exposure; Active Case; Bard Hernia Mesh Lawsuit: Bard hernia mesh has been linked to thousands of injuries. Those injured may file Bard hernia mesh lawsuits.; Medical Device Lawsuits; Active Case; Dexcom Lawsuit: People with diabetes have filed suits over Dexcom G6 safety concerns.; Medical Device Lawsuits Diabetes Lawsuit; Active Case; Transvaginal Mesh (TVM): Medical Device Lawsuits Women's Health Lawsuits; Transvaginal mesh (TVM), also known as pelvic mesh or bladder sling, is used to treat pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Complications include severe pain, permanent damage and revision surgery.; Mesothelioma Lawyer: Asbestos Exposure; Mesothelioma is primarily associated with asbestos exposure and can occur 10 to 60 years after the initial exposure. We have worked with thousands of victims of mesothelioma from asbestos exposure.
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915996627

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