Abstract
In the last decade recent court decisions have greatly increased the manufacturer's liability. Expansion of strict liability, increases in awards of punitive damages, and development of new theories such as market share liability to deal with the so-called “delayed manifestation” cases are examples of this judicial expansion. This paper discusses these decisions, the recent legislative proposals made to counter them, and delineates some steps manufacturers should take for protection.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have