Gallagher Sharp LLP

Most recently, the railroad industry has been faced with litigation arising from allegations of low-dose and cumulative exposures to diesel exhaust in shops and on-board locomotives. Various studies have suggested that these exposures can cause COPD (obstructive lung disease), asthma or reactive airways disease (a.k.a. diesel asthma), cognitive dysfunction (a.k.a. diesel encephalopathy), and/or any number of cancers (lung, stomach, kidney, larynx, brain, or colon). Additionally, some studies have proposed that diesel exhaust exposure can trigger cardiovascular disease. As these lawsuits have increased, Gallagher Sharp’s attorneys have been at the forefront developing defense strategies and retaining expert witnesses to defend these allegations. Our attorneys are well-versed in peer-reviewed literature and can provide epidemiological and causation defenses on the failure of these studies to prove such relationships. Gallagher Sharp defends and/or assists in the defense of diesel exhaust cases in Ohio, Michigan, Illinois and Tennessee.

Gallagher Sharp believes that there is strength in diversity and inclusion. Our commitment to diversity is reflected in how we recruit, hire, promote, and evaluate personnel. We seek those with diverse backgrounds and perspectives and the qualities and qualifications to serve our clients.

We achieve diversity through multiple initiatives, including:

• Recruitment, retention, and inclusion. Gallagher Sharp not only strives to recruit and hire diverse attorneys and staff but also maintains practices for retention and inclusion.
• Advancement opportunities. Gallagher Sharp has a Diversity Committee that fosters an environment of diversity and inclusion where everyone has an opportunity to advance and excel.
• Education. Gallagher Sharp is developing its workforce by including diversity education and training.
• Community involvement. Gallagher Sharp is active in professional and community organizations and outreach programs that promote and support diversity and inclusion.
• Commitment. Gallagher Sharp has filed an Affirmative Action Plan which has been approved by the State of Ohio.