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Product Liability Lawsuit

A product liability lawsuit seeks to redress grievances related to damages attributed to product design or labeling. Typically, product liability lawsuits are filed in response to damages from personal property, although more recent product liability lawsuits have addressed injuries from intangibles (gas), naturals (pets), real estate (houses), and writings (navigation charts). Some product liability lawsuits are filed on behalf of individuals injured or killed by products, and other product liability lawsuits are class action lawsuits. Widespread reports of damages or deaths from a specific product, a product liability lawsuit will be filed seeking retribution from the manufacturer to be awarded to all parties affected. Product liability lawsuits of both types are civil actions and are not pursued in criminal courts.

Goals of product liability lawsuits include recovery of damages, including medical bills, and repair to or replacement of property. A product liability lawsuit also encourages responsibility on the part of manufacturers and distributors of goods and services. Product liability lawsuits can lead to changes in company policy, or even state and federal law.

Famous product liability lawsuits include class action suits filed against tobacco companies by individuals and states. Tobacco-related product liability lawsuits held tobacco executives responsible for misrepresenting the health dangers associated with smoking. The results of these product liability lawsuits were far-reaching and awarded individuals the cost of medical care for tobacco-related health problems. Product liability lawsuits filed by the states forced tobacco companies to financially contribute to health and education programs.

Product liability lawsuits are best handled by experienced attorneys. To learn more about filing a product liability lawsuit, contact an attorney.

Product Liability Breaking News

"Bumbo Baby Sitter Seats Recall"

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday the recall of one million foam baby seats sold at major retailers like Target, Wal-Mart, Toys “R” Us, Kmart, Sears, and USA...

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"Third Recall of Mattel Toys This Summer"

In its third recall issued this summer, Mattel is asking consumers to beware of excessive amounts of lead paint in nearly 800,000 toys including Barbie accessories, Geo Trax locomotive...

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