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Consumer Product Safety Act

The Consumer Product Safety Act of 1972 created the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission . Under the Act, the Commission has authority to adopt consumer product safety rules. The Act requires manufacturers to place warning labels and...

Government Contract Defense in Products Liability Lawsuits

Doctrine of Sovereign Immunity

Under the doctrine of sovereign or governmental immunity, the government cannot be sued for its actions unless it gives permission. Federal, state and local governments have waived...

Misrepresentation in Product Liability

Product liability occurs when the manufacturer or seller of a defective product allows that defective product to get into the hands of a consumer. When a manufacturer or seller misrepresents a product, that misrepresentation...

Silica Litigation

Silica Litigation

Silica is a natural component in nearly all forms of sand. It can, however, cause severe medical problems, particularly lung disorders. Once silica is ground into dust, it can travel into the...

Statutes of Limitations and Statutes of Repose

Products liability law deals with personal injuries and property damages caused by defective products. Statutes of limitations and statutes of repose set time limits for filing lawsuits. A lawsuit that is filed after the time period set out in...