Author: Scott Baldwin

Publisher: Aspen Publishers

Published: 1995-12-31

Total Pages: 1066

ISBN-13: 9780316079730

Product liability litigation is a rapidly changing field that involves a complex body of law as well as the technical disciplines of medicine and engineering. Whether you represent the plaintiff or the defendant, THE PREPARATION OF A PRODUCT LIABILITY CASE offers you both substantive analysis and practical, expert guidance on analyzing theories of liability, conducting pre-trial discovery and discovery of particular information, introducing crucial evidence and planning litigation strategies. You'll find all the hands-on guidance you need to tackle such essential aspects of the product liability litigation process as: Strict liability, including the design defect, manufacturing defect, and marketing defect theories Failure to warn Breach of warranty Admissibility of remedial measures Defenses, including alteration of the product, compliance with government standards, and open and obvious defects Investigating and preparing a product liability action. Helpful practice guides include numerous checklists and sample forms, as well as appendices of interrogatories, sample jury charges, and safety briefs in specific types of cases.