European Product Liability

Abstract

Part 1 Introduction: product liability - what it is, and its relationship to other forms of manufacturers' liability in contract and tort overview of the EC directive on product liability. Part 2 Outline of substantive product liability law and its inter-relationship to contract and tort law in certain European countries - England, Wales and Northern Ireland Austria Germany France The Netherlands Belgium Italy Spain Norway Portugal Luxembourg Denmark Eire Switzerland Sweden. Part 3 Summary and schedule of product liability law in all countries whose law has been outlined in Part 2 above, contrasting and comparing the position in each country. Part 4 Jurisdiction for bringing product liability claims in Europe, forum shopping and enforcement of judgments. Part 5 Risk management: nature of insurance cover available for product liability claims practical steps and the formation of the manufacturers' product safety policy. Appendices: product liability directive standard product liability insurance policy.