Food Contamination

Foodborne illness is fairly common in the United States. The main cause of foodborne illness is the improper handling of food, which allows it to become contaminated by bacteria, parasites, fungi, or viruses. This can happen when the food is being manufactured or packaged. It can also occur at a restaurant where the food is being prepared and served. Under products liability law, a consumer who is injured as a result of eating contaminated food can take legal action to recover money damages for any injuries.

Tests for Deciding Emotional Distress Claims

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.

The Bioterrorism Act of 2002

After the terrorist acts that caused the collapse of the World Trade Center in New York on September 11, 2001, the U.S. Congress passed The Bioterrorism Act of 2002. The full name of the law is the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness Response Act of 2002. The main goal of the law is to protect the food supply from bioterrorism. The law also covers drinking water security and controls on dangerous biological agents and toxins. The main provisions of The Bioterrorism Act of 2002 are discussed below.

Strict Liability for Gun Manufacturers

In recent years, gun manufacturers have been named as defendants in product liability actions. The actions have been filed on behalf of private citizens as well as by U.S. cities plagued by gun violence. These actions allege various grounds for liability against gun manufacturers.

Jury Instructions in Products Liability Lawsuits

The judge gives instructions to the jury (also called the jury charge) after both sides present their evidence at trial. The instructions tell the jury the law it must follow in reaching a verdict. The jury's function is to consider all the evidence and decide what happened. There are three separate types of claims in products liability lawsuits: strict liability, negligence, and breach of warranty.