On the front lines of product liability disputes, successful litigation
planning begins with immediate access to the product liability laws of
various jurisdictions--plus an understanding of the countless differences
among them. That's exactly what you get with the thoroughly up-to-date and
expanded edition of Product Liability Desk Reference, 2011 Edition
, edited by Morton F. Daller.
Whether you represent the plaintiff or defendant, the Product Liability
Desk Reference, 2011 Edition is a comprehensive resource that
provides the most recent statutory and case law developments on product
liability laws for each of the fifty states and the District of Columbia.
With coverage that is clear and concise, you will be able to make an initial
assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of your case across jurisdictions.
Practitioner-oriented, and written by leading state experts, each chapter
summarizes the variants and developments particular to a specific state
jurisdiction, resulting in a text that will assist you in making critical
choices in product liability disputes wherever they arise.
You'll find detailed coverage of each state's standards regarding:
Causes of action
Statutes of limitation and repose
Strict liability
Negligence
Breach of Warranty
Punitive damages
Wrongful death
Pre- and post-judgment interest
Employer immunity from suit
Joint and severable liability
Relevant statutes to product liability actions.