Lawsuit! ：Reducing the Risk of Product Liability for Manufacturers

Publication subTitle ：Reducing the Risk of Product Liability for Manufacturers

Author： Randall L. Goodden  

Publisher： John Wiley & Sons Inc‎

Publication year： 2009

E-ISBN: 9780470414828

P-ISBN(Hardback):  9780470177976

Subject： TB General Industrial Technology

Language： ENG

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Description

Addressing product liability concerns and laws both in the U.S. and internationally, this book helps manufacturers and engineers develop and implement proactive processes that can reduce liability concerns and potential lawsuits. It discusses preventive measures in the engineering, development, and manufacturing of products and explains the procedures and processes manufacturers must have in place to reduce the likelihood of liability as well as to provide the best defense in case of a lawsuit. This is a premier resource for engineers, manufacturers, risk managers, and others concerned about product liability.

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Contents

pp.：  9 – 15

Preface

pp.：  15 – 17

Acknowledgments

pp.：  17 – 19

1. An Introduction to Products Liability

pp.：  19 – 53

2. Product Liability Around the World

pp.：  53 – 111

3. Product Liability Law

pp.：  111 – 133

4. New Product Introduction: More Effective Design Reviews

pp.：  133 – 153

5. New Product Introduction: Product Safety Reviews Hazards Analysis, and Risk Assessment

pp.：  153 – 167

6. Product Testing

pp.：  167 – 175

7. Warnings and Instructions

pp.：  175 – 197

8. Product Warranties

pp.：  197 – 219

9. Product Marketing

pp.：  219 – 225

10. Contracts, Purchase Orders, and Agreements

pp.：  225 – 245

11. Records Retention and Dangerous Documents

pp.：  245 – 261

12. The Administrative Team

pp.：  261 – 275

13. Post Sale Duties to Warn and Recalls

pp.：  275 – 317

14. The Quality System: Incorporating Safeguards into the Procedures

pp.：  317 – 333

15. Claims and Investigating Incidents

pp.：  333 – 345

16. Entering into Litigation

pp.：  345 – 371

Index

pp.：  371 – 386

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