Product Liability Client Strategies Leading Lawyers on Interpreting Laws, Negotiating Settlements, and Litigating Cases

Product Liability Client Strategies is an authoritative, insider's perspective on key strategies for representing and advising manufactures and consumers on products that may be dangerous or otherwise harmful. Featuring partners from some of the nation's leading firms, these experts guide the reader through the different phases of a product liability case and the key considerations for each phase. These top lawyers reveal their advice to companies on how to write proper warning labels, keep track of important records, communicate between departments, and keep up with industry standards. Alternatively, they provide advice for representing plaintiffs on when to file lawsuits, what due diligence is necessary, and how to find appropriate experts. From common client mistakes and components of client education to strategies for preparedness, these authors explain important factors in a product liability case, including negotiating out-of-court settlements, selecting a jury, and knowing how a particular jurisdiction might judge a case. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to navigating an ever-present and important area of law.Chapters include: 1. Kelly S. Crawford, Esq., Member, Riker, Danzig, Scherer, Hyland & Perretti LLP ? ?Gaining a Better Understanding of the Realm in Which We Work?; 2. Kenneth L. Harrigan, Shareholder, Modrall Sperling Roehl Harris & Sisk PA ? ?A Focus on the Theory of Strict Liability?; 3. Sheila A. Millar, Partner, Keller and Heckman LLP ? ?Preventing Problems and Going to Court When PreventionIsn't Enough?; 4. Harry S. Johnson, Esq., Partner, Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP ? ?Protecting Consumers and the Client: Striking a Balance?; 5. Millard Lane Fretland, Partner, Conroy, Simberg, Ganon, Krevans, Abel, Lurvey, Morrow & Schefer PA ? ?Breaking Down the Main Notions of Product Liability Law?; 6. Ralph F. Sbrogna, Partner, Fletcher, Tilton & Whipple PC ? ?Defending the Injured Consumer?; 7. Randall J. Pattee, Partner, Lindquist & Vennum PLLP ? ?The Consequence Product Liability Law?; 8. Donald P. Screen, Partner, Walter & Haverfield LLP ? ?Recognizing the Financial Threat of Product Liability Law? Appendices include: 1. Appendix A: Sample Defenses; 2. Appendix B: Sample Template for Document Preservation Letter to Be Sent to Client; 3. Appendix C: The Revised EU General Product Safety Directive and the EU Product Liability Directive: Considerations for Global Consumer Product Manufacturers; 4. Appendix D: Product Liability Handbook; 5. Appendix E: Sample InterrogatoryAspatore Books Staff is the author of 'Product Liability Client Strategies Leading Lawyers on Interpreting Laws, Negotiating Settlements, and Litigating Cases', published 2006 under ISBN 9781596225275 and ISBN 1596225270.