USLAW Live! | Defending Food Liability Claims with Dean Nickas

POSTED MAY 20, 2026

Dean Nickas, a partner in the Miami office of Wicker Smith and member of the firm’s retail practice group, joins USLAW Live! to discuss his extensive general liability defense practice, including a focus on food liability, food tampering and food-borne illness claims. He and USLAW Live! co-hosts Jessica Dark (Pierce Couch in Oklahoma) and Mike Judy (Dysart Taylor in Kansas City, Missouri) explore the importance of brand protection, the rise in fraud-related allegations, the” Mount Rushmore” of most unusual things seen in these cases—topics that may have you rethinking your next meal choice. The conversation also delves into college and pro sports, favorite travel destinations, and the Camino de Santiago. Tune in for a fun conversation that blends real-world legal stories and personal perspectives.

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The USLAW Live podcast is part of USLAW Remote: Listen, one of five dedicated programming channels of USLAW Remote, USLAW’s new virtual learning collection. Each episode of USLAW Live provides interviews, lighthearted conversations and discussions about prominent legal issues. Join us as we get to know our members, discuss the legal and business issues keeping us up at night, and add some fun to your day! USLAW Live is available on Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicPandora and iHeartRadio, or listen to the latest episodes here: uslaw.org/uslaw-live.

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