Products Liability
| FDA regulation of dietary supplements |
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| The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 DSHEA gave the FDA authority to establish specific standards for dietary supplements. The law provides that a dietary supplement is adulterated if it or any of its ingredients poses a significant or unreasonable risk of illness or injury when used as directed. More... |
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| The Role of an Expert Witness in a Products Liability Lawsuit |
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| Products liability is an area of law that deals with personal injuries and property damage caused by defective products. Products liability litigation is generally very complex. Although expert evidence is not required to prove a defect, the plaintiff (person suing) will generally call an expert in a products liability suit. The defendant (person being sued) also relies on expert testimony to prove that the product was not defective. More... |
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| Tests for Deciding Emotional Distress Claims |
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| Products liability law covers defective products. If a product contains a design or manufacturing flaw, it is considered defective. If the user of a defective product sustains personal injuries or property damage, the manufacturer or seller of the product could be liable for any injuries or property damage. This article discusses the various tests courts have used in deciding emotional distress damage claims.
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| Quality Control |
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| Products liability law deals with personal injuries and damage caused by defective products. Defective products include products that have an inherent flaw in the product design and products that are defectively or improperly manufactured. If there is a design or manufacturing defect, the manufacturer could be held liable for injuries that result from a consumer's use of the product. Consequently, it is essential for the manufacturer to ensure the quality of its products. This article discusses the various components of quality control and the procedures that can be used to reduce the manufacturer's potential liability for its products. More... |
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| Federal Hazardous Substances Act |
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| The Consumer Product Safety Commission (Commission), a federal regulatory agency, enforces the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (Act). The Act regulates hazardous substances. A hazardous substance means a substance that is toxic, corrosive, an irritant, or flammable and which can cause serious personal injury or illness when used. Pesticides and fuels are regulated by other federal agencies and do not fall within the definition of a hazardous substance. More... |
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