The Preparation of a Product Liability Case

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.