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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...

Fast Food Litigation

Is a double cheeseburger a defective product? In July 2002, a class action suit was brought on behalf of patrons of McDonald's, Wendy's Burger King, and KFC. The suit alleged that the fast food companies negligently, recklessly, or intentionally...

Punitive Damages Awards in Product Liability Suits

Punitive damages are damages in excess of damages awarded to compensate a tort victim for injuries sustained. Also called exemplary damages, punitive damages are awarded to punish a tortfeasor for wanton or malicious conduct....

Intermediaries' Liability for Distributing Drugs and Medical Devices

As a general rule, intermediaries (retailers, distributors, or wholesalers involved in distributing drugs and medical devices) have the same liability for a drug or medical device as the drug company that manufactured the product....

The NHTSA and Vehicle Defect Notification Requirements

NHTSA and Vehicle Defect Notification Requirements

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), the government agency responsible for motor vehicle safety, is responsible for the...