With nuclear verdicts on the rise, product liability defense faces unprecedented challenges. This presentation will equip defense counsel, claims professionals, and in-house counsel with an understanding of some of the drivers of nuclear verdicts and strategies to prevent and mitigate massive judgments. Topics include the impact of third-party litigation funding on case dynamics, the exploitation of safetyism culture, and the use of fear tactics by plaintiff attorneys. We’ll also examine the accelerating influence of social media on public perception, continued shifting jury sentiment in a post-COVID world, and the surge in aggressive plaintiff advertising.