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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Summary of Current Issues in the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program

Overview of the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) The National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986 (P.L. 99-660) established the VICP. The VICP, which went into effect in October 1988, is a no-fault alternative to the tort ...
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North Carolina Is A Good Home For Responsible Manufacturers

"Products liability" refers to manufacturers' responsibility for injuries caused by items they make. Which state's law applies in a products case is often a complex issue. Interstate distribution of products and the mobility of American society may ...
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Motor Carrier Employee Whistle Blower Protection

No, a motor carrier employer may not discharge, discipline or discriminate against an employee regarding pay, terms, or privileges of employment because you did one of the following five actions: You are an "employee" if you do any one of the ...
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Predicting Criminal Behavior Among Authorized Purchasers of Handguns

Series: Research in Progress Preview Author: Garen Wintemute Published: April 1998 Subject: Crime patterns and future trends, gun violence 8 pages 24,000 bytes ------------------------------- Figures, charts, forms, and tables are not included in ...
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Asbestos and Mesothelioma

Article provided by Greene, Ketchum, Bailey, Walker, Farrell & Tweel. Please visit our Web site at www.greeneketchum.com. Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer that has become well known due to its link to asbestos. Exposure to asbestos is the cause ...
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Asbestos Frequently Asked Questions

"Asbestos" is the name given to a group of minerals that occur naturally as masses of strong, flexible fibers that can be separated into thin threads and woven. These fibers are not affected by heat or chemicals and do not conduct electricity. For ...
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Auto Service Contracts

May 1997 Buying a car? You also may be encouraged to buy an auto service contract to help protect against unexpected, costly repairs. While it may sound like a good idea, don't buy in until you understand both the terms of the contract and who is ...
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Automotive Safety Issues for Persons with Disabilities

On March 2, 1993, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration amended Standard 208, Occupant Crash Protection, to allow manufacturers of light trucks and vans manufactured for operation by persons with disabilities an alternative to complying ...
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Avoiding Tort Claims for Defective Hardware & Software

There have been many well-publicized incidents in which defective computer hardware and/or software has caused bodily injury and property damage. However, the bulk of existing computer cases seeking and/or awarding compensation for defective ...
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Bankruptcies don’t stop during boom

Special To Washington Business Journal The U.S. economy is experiencing an uninterrupted period of growth not seen since the end of World War II. Unemployment is at historical lows. Golf is surging in popularity. Yet, on May 4, Melville, N.Y ...
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