James L. Haigh 952.525.6943 jlh@cousineaulaw.com Practice Areas Complex Civil Litigation Insurance Law Malpractice Products Liability and Construction Law Experience Jim has handled numerous complex cases during his tenure at Cousineau McGuire. He has handled sports law cases, construction cases (for the contractor and the sub-contractor), the defense of architects and engineers in construction cases, malpractice cases for dentists, nurse anesthetists and nursing homes (long term care facilities), product liability cases and insurance coverage issues. Professional Activities Lecturer 2004, MDLA: "Protective Orders" Lecturer 2003, Clarion Legal: "Historical Analysis of Coverage B in CGL Policies." Insurance Coverage Institute, 1997 "Introducing the 1996 ISO/CGL Policy," 1996 "Primary, Excess and Other Insurance," 1991 and 1993; "Legal Ethics for the Insurance Defense Attorney," 1994 Lecturer, Minnesota Institute of Legal Education: "Coverage B in CGL Policies," 1987 and 1992 Recognition Fellow, Council on Litigation Management Minnesota Law & Politics Super Lawyers issue, 2003-2008 AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell Memberships Hennepin County Bar Association Minnesota State Bar Association American Bar Association Defense Research Institute Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association Bar Admissions Minnesota, 1978 U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota and the Eighth Circuit, 1979 Education J.D., William Mitchell College of Law, 1978 M.A., University of Southern California, 1973 B.A., University of Illinois, 1970 Illustrative Cases Successfully tried product liability case for major water heater manufacturer involving allegations of defective design and manufacture that resulted in a fire. Defended major engineering firm in multi-million dollar case involving cost overruns and performance issues for a waste to energy power plant. Successfully defended a major manufacturer of truck wheels in product liability action for bodily injury involving allegations of defective design and failure to warn. Successfully defended at trial in Federal Court and on appeal manufacturer of anti-lock brake system against allegations of defective design and manufacture. Defended major carrier in case of first impression involving first-party coverage for asbestos removal from commercial apartment buildings. Selected by major carrier for its representation in environmental cases. Jim has defended and tried construction cases involving water intrusion and mold in homes and commercial buildings. Jim has successfully defended through appeal to the Minnesota Supreme Court summary judgment in favor of a health care professional in a case involving traumatic birth injury. Successfully defended an engineer at trial for damages alleged to have occurred to a home arising out of settlement of soils. Successfully arbitrated the defense of an architect in a case involving explosion and fire at a processing facility. In a case involving insurance coverage, successfully arbitrated the issue of "closeness to the risk" regarding multiple insurance policies. Jim has handled and continues to handle cases involving wrongful death and bodily injury in long term care, group home and other settings with vulnerable adults. BACK TO ATTORNEY LIST