Product Liability

This is FindLaw’s collection of Product Liability articles, part of the Litigation and Disputes section of the Corporate Counsel Center. Product liability laws are based on the the premise that companies generally have a duty to protect consumers from potential hazards. Courts have held that manufacturers generally have more insight and knowledge about their products, so it falls to them to assume financial responsibility for any injuries or damage they cause. Law articles in this archive are predominantly written by lawyers for a professional audience seeking business solutions to legal issues. Start your free research with FindLaw.

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Product Liability Articles

Latex Glove Verdict of $1 Million Upheld by Wisconsin Appellate Court

In affirming a $1 million verdict a Wisconsin appellate tribunal recognized the "horrendous pain and suffering" endured by a healthcare worker who became allergic to proteins in natural rubber latex, which was triggered by her exposure to latex ...
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Lead-Based Paint Litigation

Litigation as a result of exposure to lead is now taking a prominent role throughout the country. For many years, Federal, State and local governments have been attempting to limit the amount of human exposure to lead. Lead is a toxic metal that ...
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Legal Ground Rules for Recreational Liabilities

A group of old college friends is playing softball in the park. All of a sudden, this "friendly" game turns hotly competitive. One pitcher fires a fastball at another player's head, causing a serious injury. Does the injured player have the right to ...
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Major California Legislation Enacted in 1997 Relating to Energy

In response to the deregulation of electricity generation, the Legislature found that there is a need for reliable, timely and accurate information regarding fuel sources for electricity offered for retail sale in California. Senate Bill 1305 (Ch ...
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Misstatements Concerning Employment Practices Not Material

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has affirmed an award of summary judgment in favor of defendants dismissing an action under Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 arising out of a November 1992 ABC news report ...
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Necessary Steps to Protect Your Interests

Whether you are involved in a contract dispute with a supplier of a product, a purchaser of your product, or have suffered injury to crops or livestock, certain steps need to be taken to protect your interests. The following steps are basic: After ...
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New Federal Products Deal Hurts Consumers

A proposed new federal products liability bill would dictate standards in all states for the first time in U.S. history. Each of these standards would weaken the rights of innocent consumers and workers who are wrongfully injured by defective ...
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New Targets: An Overview of Firearms Litigation

Firearm litigation has exploded with the proliferation of cheap handguns, assault weapons and escalating waves of violent crimes. Law firms, schools, restaurants, malls, public transportation and post offices have all been subjected to deadly ...
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New Warnings About Product Liability

Two new court cases show that you can't rely on product warnings alone to protect your company from liability. These two cases cite the new Restatement of Torts, which says that product warnings are just one factor for courts to consider. The prior ...
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Personal Injury Case History-Tragedy on the Road

A holiday trip to Canada from Brooklyn ended in tragedy on the road. Five year old Susan (names have been changed to protect identity) was driving with her uncles to Canada to visit relatives. They were driving for over 12 hours when the accident ...
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