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Press Coverage December 15, 2025
Molly DiRago Analyzes Opening That Helped Clear Nissan in Airbag Trial
Molly DiRago, a partner at Troutman Pepper Locke, analyzes how Thomas Klein’s use of demonstratives helped Nissan prevail in a $42 million airbag trial in CVN Trial Technique Spotlight.
Automotive product liability trials are often won or lost on complex evidence, from engineering reports to accident reconstruction. Because of this, it’s critical for attorneys on both sides of the courtroom to break down that complicated, often dry, evidence in ways that jurors can understand and, importantly, remember when they deliberate. In the latest episode of Trial Technique Spotlight, Molly DiRago, a veteran trial attorney and partner with Troutman Pepper Locke, spotlights how Thomas Klein’s use of demonstratives helped clear Nissan in a $42 million airbag trial against the automotive giant.
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Leading the energy evolution.
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From compliance to the courtroom, we have you covered.
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Helping you focus on what matters – improving human health.
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Trusted advisors to leading insurers for 100+ years.
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Unlocking value in the middle market and beyond.
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Full-service legal advice from coast to coast.
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Applying radical applications of common sense
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Our standard-setting client experience program.
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Delivering life-changing help to those most in need.
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Our firm’s greatest asset is our people.
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Market-leading eDiscovery and data management services.
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The Pepper Center for Public Services
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Strategies helps businesses and individuals solve the complexities of dealing with the government at every level. Our team of specialists concentrate exclusively on government affairs, representing clients nationwide who need assistance with public policy, advocacy, and government relations strategies.
This unique program provides innovative and affordable opportunities to startups and early-stage emerging companies with a solid technology or scientific foundation. We help companies that have a quality management team in place and do not have other significant legal representation.
eMerge’s lawyers and technologists work together to deliver strategic end-to-end eDiscovery and data management solutions for litigation, investigations, due diligence, and compliance matters. We help clients discover the information necessary to resolve disputes, respond to investigations, conduct due diligence, and comply with legal requirements.
Stay ahead of the curve and in touch with our latest thinking on the issues that are top of mind across our practices and industry sectors.
Change happens fast in today’s turbulent world. Stay on top of the latest with our industry-specific channels.
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