Wendi J. Frisch

In court, Wendi has defended manufacturers and distributors of prescription and non-prescription medications and supplements, cardiopulmonary bypass machines, heart valves, microcatheters, bronchial stents, cochlear implants, cold therapy products, pain pumps, lasers, dermal fillers, transdermal patches, robotic surgical devices, ophthalmic viscoelastic products, contact lens solutions, and wheelchairs. Wendi has also represented component part suppliers, bulk material suppliers, and manufacturers in cases involving gym equipment, asbestos, and chemical exposure.

Wendi also litigates complex insurance coverage disputes on behalf of insurance company clients, and provides advice and counsel on a range of insurance coverage issues. She has successfully defended insurance companies in coverage and bad faith litigation concerning business disputes, hazardous waste or pollution claims, asbestos exposure and automobile accidents.  She has also represented insurers in prosecuting or defending claims for contribution, indemnity and subrogation, including claims involving lost policies.

Wendi has authored numerous opinion, reservation of rights and denial letters, advising insurance company clients with respect to their obligations for first and third party claims under general liability, employers’ liability, professional liability, auto liability, homeowners and excess and umbrella policies.  She also has investigated suspected fraudulent claims under first party property insurance policies and provided guidance on the handling of suspicious claims.

As a Certified Information Privacy Professional/U.S (CIPP/US), Wendi provides strategic advice to clients regarding regulatory and discovery compliance, including negotiations with governmental agencies regarding responses to FDA audit reports and Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) requests. She also counsels clients regarding complex records preservation and collection issues, litigation holds, e-discovery (ESI), and records management and privacy practices.