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The Power of Ex-Employee Witnesses in Product Liability Litigation

The Power of Ex-Employee Witnesses in Product Liability Litigation
Product Liability

June 24, 2025

Why Ex-Employee Witnesses Matter

Companies often maintain tight control over internal communications, policies, and quality assurance records. But former employees may have witnessed critical conversations, safety shortcuts, or concealed defects that current staff would be hesitant to reveal. Their perspectives can illuminate:

  • Product foreseeability issues (Did the company anticipate risks?)
  • Ignored safety warnings
  • Cover-ups or miscommunication between departments
  • Failures to recall or properly test products

This inside information is frequently decisive when negotiating settlements or convincing juries of negligence or malfeasance.

The Stratejic Relationships Advantage

Finding these ex-employees is easier said than done. Stratejic Relationships has developed a proven process over 18 years:

  • Deep-dive research to identify, locate, and screen potential witnesses
  • Ethical outreach to ensure willing and relevant participants
  • Budget-sensitive solutions that respect your client’s resources

With an established national network and strong investigative skills, Stratejic Relationships delivers reliable, court-ready witness lists—often within days.

Case Impact: Real-World Results

Testimony from ex-employee witnesses has been a game-changer in multiple product liability actions. Their statements have revealed:

  • Lapses in product safety protocols
  • Internal debates over warnings or recalls
  • Management pressure to overlook known defects
  • Deliberate document destruction or data obfuscation

By supplementing documentary evidence and expert analysis, these accounts provide powerful context and narrative for juries.

Client Collaboration and Success

Leading law firms such as Bailey Glasser, LLP and Richardson, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman, LLC have praised Stratejic Relationships for their ability to find “impacted fact witnesses” quickly and ethically—saving valuable time and resources.

Best Practices for Lawyers

To maximize the benefit of ex-employee testimony:

  • Engage early: The sooner you start the search, the better.
  • Keep communication ethical: Always comply with witness tampering laws and professional conduct standards.
  • Coordinate with your case theory: Integrate witness accounts into your overall litigation strategy.

Turning the Tables in Product Liability Litigation

Ex-employee witnesses can turn a challenging case into a winning one. With Stratejic Relationships, trial lawyers gain access to this critical resource—strengthening their cases and leveling the playing field against even the most powerful defendants.

Ready to elevate your product liability case? Contact Stratejic Relationships for a consultation and let us help you uncover the truth.

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