I've had sidewall failure on only one tire in recent memory, an inexpensive Michelin World Tour.
I have had sidewall cuts (from debris or stones) on the following two types of tire: Panaracer Pasela and GP4000S II. Pasela seems particularly vulnerable to side gashes. Otherwise, it's a pretty nice riding tire.
The 4000s are a nice tire, too, but they don't hold up to my type of use, which involves riding in the dark during the winter. Dusk and dark are where the bad things happen because I can't see road debris as well.