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Radha Manthe is an associate in the Atlanta office of King & Spalding and a member of the firm’s Trial & Global Disputes practice. Her practice concentrates on representing clients in the pharmaceutical industry in nationwide product liability, mass tort, and personal injury litigation. She has experience in large-scale, multi-district litigation as well as individual product liability actions.

Radha is also committed to pro bono work, including, representing asylum clients with the Georgia Asylum and Immigration Network (GAIN), representing tenants in disputes with their landlords through the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundations’ (AVLF) Standing With Our Neighbors initiative,  and representing a non-profit organization in a wrongful death lawsuit.

Radha serves on the Board of Directors for GAIN and is active with Omega Phi Alpha National Service Sorority.

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Credentials

J.D., University of Virginia

B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology, with highest honors

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Georgia

Supreme Court of Georgia

U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia

ADL Young Lawyer Award


Anti-Defamation League Southeast Region, 2018

Volunteer of the Year


Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta, 2012

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Recognition

ADL Young Lawyer Award


Anti-Defamation League Southeast Region, 2018

Volunteer of the Year


Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta, 2012

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Cases & Deals

December 20, 2023
Pro Bono Eviction Defense Victory

In the News · Source: CBS News, NBC News, The Guardian, Patch, Military, Law360, NBC Bay Area, USA Today, The Hill, Bloomberg Law, CW39 Houston and Dayton Daily News

August 9, 2023
K&S represents a group of LGBTQ+ veterans discharged under “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tellwho filed a class action lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California against the U.S. Department of Defense

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Matters

Member of national coordinating and trial counsel team representing GlaxoSmithKline (“GSK”) in nationwide product liability litigation concerning allegations of a link between the company’s antidepressant, Paxil®, and an increased risk of certain congenital defects; an increased risk of suicidality in adult and pediatric patients; an increased risk of an autism spectrum disorder if used during pregnancy; and an increased risk of cardiac valve injury. Radha’s experience includes: trial preparation; formulating and executing litigation strategy; preparing company witnesses for deposition; deposing plaintiffs’ family members and treating physicians; briefing dispositive and procedural motions; and coordinating discovery, including written discovery and discovery motions. Radha’s involvement has included litigating in federal and state courts in numerous states, including California, Illinois, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and South Dakota.

Obtained summary judgment for GSK in a case alleging that Paxil® caused a congenital cardiac defect. The Court granted GSK's summary judgment motion based on North Carolina’s learned intermediary doctrine and lack of causation. (Mullins v. GSK, No. 3564, Phila. Ct. Com. Pl.)

Obtained summary judgment for GSK in a case alleging that Paxil® caused cardiac valve injury. The Court granted GSK’s summary judgment motion on prescription/statute of limitations. (McLaughlin v. GSK, No. 12-2964, W.D. La.)

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Member of national coordinating and trial counsel team representing GlaxoSmithKline (“GSK”) in nationwide product liability litigation concerning allegations of a link between the company’s antidepressant, Paxil®, and an increased risk of certain congenital defects; an increased risk of suicidality in adult and pediatric patients; an increased risk of an autism spectrum disorder if used during pregnancy; and an increased risk of cardiac valve injury. Radha’s experience includes: trial preparation; formulating and executing litigation strategy; preparing company witnesses for deposition; deposing plaintiffs’ family members and treating physicians; briefing dispositive and procedural motions; and coordinating discovery, including written discovery and discovery motions. Radha’s involvement has included litigating in federal and state courts in numerous states, including California, Illinois, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and South Dakota.

Obtained summary judgment for GSK in a case alleging that Paxil® caused a congenital cardiac defect. The Court granted GSK's summary judgment motion based on North Carolina’s learned intermediary doctrine and lack of causation. (Mullins v. GSK, No. 3564, Phila. Ct. Com. Pl.)

Obtained summary judgment for GSK in a case alleging that Paxil® caused cardiac valve injury. The Court granted GSK’s summary judgment motion on prescription/statute of limitations. (McLaughlin v. GSK, No. 12-2964, W.D. La.)

Member of national trial counsel team representing an international medical device company in female pelvic mesh litigation.  Radha’s experience includes trial preparation, mass tort coordination, case assessment for resolution, preparing company witnesses for deposition, procedural motions, and coordinating written discovery.

Member of national coordinating counsel representing AstraZeneca in nationwide product liability litigation concerning allegations regarding the company’s statin, Crestor®. This litigation involves claims that treatment with Crestor® caused or contributed to the development of diabetes, rhabdomyolosis, renal damage, and cardiovascular injuries. Radha’s experience includes creating protocol for ESI predictive coding, researching scientific issues, and procedural motions.

Member of team representing Merck Sharpe & Dohme Corp. in litigation concerning allegations of injuries arising from use of the company’s osteoporosis medication. Radha’s experience includes trial preparation and coordinating discovery.

Member of team representing a large school district pursuing claims of breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, and state RICO violations against a program management firm hired to manage the district’s $1 billion construction program. Radha’s experience includes appellate briefing; trial preparation; formulating and executing litigation strategy; arguing summary judgment and discovery motions; briefing dispositive, procedural, and discovery motions; preparing for and conducting depositions; and coordinating discovery.

Obtained dismissal of a wrongful death lawsuit for a non-profit organization in a pro bono matter. Radha formulated and executed the litigation strategy; prepared and defended organization witnesses for depositions; conducted plaintiffs’ and other defendants’ depositions; and coordinated discovery.

News

Cases & Deals

December 20, 2023
Pro Bono Eviction Defense Victory

In the News · Source: CBS News, NBC News, The Guardian, Patch, Military, Law360, NBC Bay Area, USA Today, The Hill, Bloomberg Law, CW39 Houston and Dayton Daily News

August 9, 2023
K&S represents a group of LGBTQ+ veterans discharged under “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tellwho filed a class action lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California against the U.S. Department of Defense

View all

Matters

Member of national coordinating and trial counsel team representing GlaxoSmithKline (“GSK”) in nationwide product liability litigation concerning allegations of a link between the company’s antidepressant, Paxil®, and an increased risk of certain congenital defects; an increased risk of suicidality in adult and pediatric patients; an increased risk of an autism spectrum disorder if used during pregnancy; and an increased risk of cardiac valve injury. Radha’s experience includes: trial preparation; formulating and executing litigation strategy; preparing company witnesses for deposition; deposing plaintiffs’ family members and treating physicians; briefing dispositive and procedural motions; and coordinating discovery, including written discovery and discovery motions. Radha’s involvement has included litigating in federal and state courts in numerous states, including California, Illinois, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and South Dakota.

Obtained summary judgment for GSK in a case alleging that Paxil® caused a congenital cardiac defect. The Court granted GSK's summary judgment motion based on North Carolina’s learned intermediary doctrine and lack of causation. (Mullins v. GSK, No. 3564, Phila. Ct. Com. Pl.)

Obtained summary judgment for GSK in a case alleging that Paxil® caused cardiac valve injury. The Court granted GSK’s summary judgment motion on prescription/statute of limitations. (McLaughlin v. GSK, No. 12-2964, W.D. La.)

See more

Close

Matters

Member of national coordinating and trial counsel team representing GlaxoSmithKline (“GSK”) in nationwide product liability litigation concerning allegations of a link between the company’s antidepressant, Paxil®, and an increased risk of certain congenital defects; an increased risk of suicidality in adult and pediatric patients; an increased risk of an autism spectrum disorder if used during pregnancy; and an increased risk of cardiac valve injury. Radha’s experience includes: trial preparation; formulating and executing litigation strategy; preparing company witnesses for deposition; deposing plaintiffs’ family members and treating physicians; briefing dispositive and procedural motions; and coordinating discovery, including written discovery and discovery motions. Radha’s involvement has included litigating in federal and state courts in numerous states, including California, Illinois, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and South Dakota.

Obtained summary judgment for GSK in a case alleging that Paxil® caused a congenital cardiac defect. The Court granted GSK's summary judgment motion based on North Carolina’s learned intermediary doctrine and lack of causation. (Mullins v. GSK, No. 3564, Phila. Ct. Com. Pl.)

Obtained summary judgment for GSK in a case alleging that Paxil® caused cardiac valve injury. The Court granted GSK’s summary judgment motion on prescription/statute of limitations. (McLaughlin v. GSK, No. 12-2964, W.D. La.)

Member of national trial counsel team representing an international medical device company in female pelvic mesh litigation.  Radha’s experience includes trial preparation, mass tort coordination, case assessment for resolution, preparing company witnesses for deposition, procedural motions, and coordinating written discovery.

Member of national coordinating counsel representing AstraZeneca in nationwide product liability litigation concerning allegations regarding the company’s statin, Crestor®. This litigation involves claims that treatment with Crestor® caused or contributed to the development of diabetes, rhabdomyolosis, renal damage, and cardiovascular injuries. Radha’s experience includes creating protocol for ESI predictive coding, researching scientific issues, and procedural motions.

Member of team representing Merck Sharpe & Dohme Corp. in litigation concerning allegations of injuries arising from use of the company’s osteoporosis medication. Radha’s experience includes trial preparation and coordinating discovery.

Member of team representing a large school district pursuing claims of breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, and state RICO violations against a program management firm hired to manage the district’s $1 billion construction program. Radha’s experience includes appellate briefing; trial preparation; formulating and executing litigation strategy; arguing summary judgment and discovery motions; briefing dispositive, procedural, and discovery motions; preparing for and conducting depositions; and coordinating discovery.

Obtained dismissal of a wrongful death lawsuit for a non-profit organization in a pro bono matter. Radha formulated and executed the litigation strategy; prepared and defended organization witnesses for depositions; conducted plaintiffs’ and other defendants’ depositions; and coordinated discovery.

News

Cases & Deals

December 20, 2023
Pro Bono Eviction Defense Victory

In the News · Source: CBS News, NBC News, The Guardian, Patch, Military, Law360, NBC Bay Area, USA Today, The Hill, Bloomberg Law, CW39 Houston and Dayton Daily News

August 9, 2023
K&S represents a group of LGBTQ+ veterans discharged under “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tellwho filed a class action lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California against the U.S. Department of Defense

View all

Credentials

J.D., University of Virginia

B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology, with highest honors

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Georgia

Supreme Court of Georgia

U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia

ADL Young Lawyer Award


Anti-Defamation League Southeast Region, 2018

Volunteer of the Year


Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta, 2012

Close

Recognition

ADL Young Lawyer Award


Anti-Defamation League Southeast Region, 2018

Volunteer of the Year


Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta, 2012