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INTRODUCTION | 5 |
Contributed by Rod Freeman, Cooley LLP | 5 |
AUSTRALIA | 10 |
Law and Practice | 10 |
Contributed by Clayton Utz | 10 |
Trends and Developments | 33 |
Contributed by Clayton Utz | 33 |
CHINA | 39 |
Law and Practice | 39 |
Contributed by King & Wood Mallesons | 39 |
DENMARK | 60 |
Law and Practice | 60 |
Contributed by Kennedys | 60 |
FRANCE | 70 |
Law and Practice | 70 |
Contributed by LexCase | 70 |
Trends and Developments | 88 |
Contributed by LexCase | 88 |
GERMANY | 94 |
Law and Practice | 94 |
Contributed by SZA Schilling, Zutt & Anschütz | 94 |
Trends and Developments | 111 |
Contributed by SZA Schilling, Zutt & Anschütz | 111 |
GREECE | 118 |
Law and Practice | 118 |
Contributed by Bahas, Gramatidis & Partners | 118 |
Trends and Developments | 132 |
Contributed by Bahas, Gramatidis & Partners | 132 |
INDONESIA | 139 |
Trends and Developments | 139 |
Contributed by Assegaf Hamzah & Partners | 139 |
ITALY | 146 |
Trends and Developments | 146 |
Contributed by RASS – Studio Legale Rinaldi e Associati | 146 |
JAPAN | 153 |
Law and Practice | 153 |
Contributed by Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu | 153 |
Trends and Developments | 172 |
Contributed by TMI Associates | 172 |
NETHERLANDS | 179 |
Law and Practice | 179 |
Contributed by Claims Made Advocatuur | 179 |
SOUTH KOREA | 196 |
Law and Practice | 196 |
Contributed by Kim & Chang | 196 |
SPAIN | 209 |
Law and Practice | 209 |
Contributed by Faus Moliner | 209 |
SWITZERLAND | 228 |
Law and Practice | 228 |
Contributed by Walder Wyss Ltd | 228 |
Trends and Developments | 247 |
Contributed by Walder Wyss Ltd | 247 |
TÜRKIYE | 256 |
Law and Practice | 256 |
Contributed by Akin Legal | 256 |
UK | 269 |
Law and Practice | 269 |
Contributed by Crown Office Chambers | 269 |
Trends and Developments | 293 |
Contributed by Crown Office Chambers | 293 |
USA | 298 |
Law and Practice | 298 |
Contributed by Campbell Conroy & O’Neil, P.C. | 298 |
Trends and Developments | 318 |
Contributed by Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP | 318 |
1. Product Safety | 13 |
1.1 Product Safety Legal Framework | 13 |
1.2 Regulatory Authorities for Product Safety | 13 |
1.3 Obligations to Commence Corrective Action | 14 |
1.4 Obligations to Notify Regulatory Authorities | 15 |
1.5 Penalties for Breach of Product Safety Obligations | 16 |
2. Product Liability | 19 |
2.1 Product Liability Causes of Action and Sources of Law | 19 |
2.2 Standing to Bring Product Liability Claims | 21 |
2.3 Time Limits for Product Liability Claims | 21 |
2.4 Jurisdictional Requirements for Product Liability Claims | 22 |
2.5 Pre-Action Procedures and Requirements for Product Liability Claims | 22 |
2.6 Rules for Preservation of Evidence in Product Liability Claims | 23 |
2.7 Rules for Disclosure of Documents in Product Liability Cases | 24 |
2.8 Rules for Expert Evidence in Product Liability Cases | 24 |
2.9 Burden of Proof in Product Liability Cases | 25 |
2.10 Courts in Which Product Liability Claims Are Brought | 25 |
2.11 Appeal Mechanisms for Product Liability Claims | 25 |
2.12 Defences to Product Liability Claims | 26 |
2.13 The Impact of Regulatory Compliance on Product Liability Claims | 27 |
2.14 Rules for Payment of Costs in Product Liability Claims | 27 |
2.15 Available Funding in Product Liability Claims | 27 |
2.16 Existence of Class Actions, Representative Proceedings or Co-Ordinated Proceedings in Product Liability Claims | 28 |
2.17 Summary of Significant Recent Product Liability Claims | 29 |
3. Recent Policy Changes and Outlook | 30 |
3.1 Trends in Product Liability and Product Safety Policy | 30 |
3.2 Future Policy in Product Liability and Product Safety | 31 |
1. Product Safety | 42 |
1.1 Product Safety Legal Framework | 42 |
1.2 Regulatory Authorities for Product Safety | 43 |
1.3 Obligations to Commence Corrective Action | 43 |
1.4 Obligations to Notify Regulatory Authorities | 45 |
1.5 Penalties for Breach of Product Safety Obligations | 45 |
2. Product Liability | 46 |
2.1 Product Liability Causes of Action and Sources of Law | 46 |
2.2 Standing to Bring Product Liability Claims | 48 |
2.3 Time Limits for Product Liability Claims | 49 |
2.4 Jurisdictional Requirements for Product Liability Claims | 49 |
2.5 Pre-Action Procedures and Requirements for Product Liability Claims | 49 |
2.6 Rules for Preservation of Evidence in Product Liability Claims | 49 |
2.7 Rules for Disclosure of Documents in Product Liability Cases | 49 |
2.8 Rules for Expert Evidence in Product Liability Cases | 50 |
2.9 Burden of Proof in Product Liability Cases | 50 |
2.10 Courts in Which Product Liability Claims Are Brought | 51 |
2.11 Appeal Mechanisms for Product Liability Claims | 52 |
2.12 Defences to Product Liability Claims | 52 |
2.13 The Impact of Regulatory Compliance on Product Liability Claims | 52 |
2.14 Rules for Payment of Costs in Product Liability Claims | 53 |
2.15 Available Funding in Product Liability Claims | 53 |
2.16 Existence of Class Actions, Representative Proceedings or Co-Ordinated Proceedings in Product Liability Claims | 53 |
2.17 Summary of Significant Recent Product Liability Claims | 54 |
3. Recent Policy Changes and Outlook | 56 |
3.1 Trends in Product Liability and Product Safety Policy | 56 |
3.2 Future Policy in Product Liability and Product Safety | 58 |
1. Product Safety | 63 |
1.1 Product Safety Legal Framework | 63 |
1.2 Regulatory Authorities for Product Safety | 63 |
1.3 Obligations to Commence Corrective Action | 63 |
1.4 Obligations to Notify Regulatory Authorities | 64 |
1.5 Penalties for Breach of Product Safety Obligations | 64 |
2. Product Liability | 64 |
2.1 Product Liability Causes of Action and Sources of Law | 64 |
2.2 Standing to Bring Product Liability Claims | 65 |
2.3 Time Limits for Product Liability Claims | 65 |
2.4 Jurisdictional Requirements for Product Liability Claims | 65 |
2.5 Pre-Action Procedures and Requirements for Product Liability Claims | 65 |
2.6 Rules for Preservation of Evidence in Product Liability Claims | 65 |
2.7 Rules for Disclosure of Documents in Product Liability Cases | 65 |
2.8 Rules for Expert Evidence in Product Liability Cases | 66 |
2.9 Burden of Proof in Product Liability Cases | 66 |
2.10 Courts in Which Product Liability Claims Are Brought | 66 |
2.11 Appeal Mechanisms for Product Liability Claims | 67 |
2.12 Defences to Product Liability Claims | 67 |
2.13 The Impact of Regulatory Compliance on Product Liability Claims | 67 |
2.14 Rules for Payment of Costs in Product Liability Claims | 67 |
2.15 Available Funding in Product Liability Claims | 67 |
2.16 Existence of Class Actions, Representative Proceedings or Co-Ordinated Proceedings in Product Liability Claims | 68 |
2.17 Summary of Significant Recent Product Liability Claims | 68 |
3. Recent Policy Changes and Outlook | 68 |
3.1 Trends in Product Liability and Product Safety Policy | 68 |
3.2 Future Policy in Product Liability and Product Safety | 69 |
1. Product Safety | 72 |
1.1 Product Safety Legal Framework | 72 |
1.2 Regulatory Authorities for Product Safety | 73 |
1.3 Obligations to Commence Corrective Action | 73 |
1.4 Obligations to Notify Regulatory Authorities | 74 |
1.5 Penalties for Breach of Product Safety Obligations | 75 |
2. Product Liability | 76 |
2.1 Product Liability Causes of Action and Sources of Law | 76 |
2.2 Standing to Bring Product Liability Claims | 78 |
2.3 Time Limits for Product Liability Claims | 79 |
2.4 Jurisdictional Requirements for Product Liability Claims | 79 |
2.5 Pre-Action Procedures and Requirements for Product Liability Claims | 80 |
2.6 Rules for Preservation of Evidence in Product Liability Claims | 80 |
2.7 Rules for Disclosure of Documents in Product Liability Cases | 80 |
2.8 Rules for Expert Evidence in Product Liability Cases | 81 |
2.9 Burden of Proof in Product Liability Cases | 81 |
2.10 Courts in Which Product Liability Claims Are Brought | 82 |
2.11 Appeal Mechanisms for Product Liability Claims | 82 |
2.12 Defences to Product Liability Claims | 82 |
2.13 The Impact of Regulatory Compliance on Product Liability Claims | 83 |
2.14 Rules for Payment of Costs in Product Liability Claims | 83 |
2.15 Available Funding in Product Liability Claims | 84 |
2.16 Existence of Class Actions, Representative Proceedings or Co-Ordinated Proceedings in Product Liability Claims | 84 |
2.17 Summary of Significant Recent Product Liability Claims | 85 |
3. Recent Policy Changes and Outlook | 86 |
3.1 Trends in Product Liability and Product Safety Policy | 86 |
3.2 Future Policy in Product Liability and Product Safety | 87 |
1. Product Safety | 97 |
1.1 Product Safety Legal Framework | 97 |
1.2 Regulatory Authorities for Product Safety | 98 |
1.3 Obligations to Commence Corrective Action | 98 |
1.4 Obligations to Notify Regulatory Authorities | 99 |
1.5 Penalties for Breach of Product Safety Obligations | 100 |
2. Product Liability | 100 |
2.1 Product Liability Causes of Action and Sources of Law | 100 |
2.2 Standing to Bring Product Liability Claims | 101 |
2.3 Time Limits for Product Liability Claims | 102 |
2.4 Jurisdictional Requirements for Product Liability Claims | 102 |
2.5 Pre-Action Procedures and Requirements for Product Liability Claims | 103 |
2.6 Rules for Preservation of Evidence in Product Liability Claims | 103 |
2.7 Rules for Disclosure of Documents in Product Liability Cases | 103 |
2.8 Rules for Expert Evidence in Product Liability Cases | 104 |
2.9 Burden of Proof in Product Liability Cases | 104 |
2.10 Courts in Which Product Liability Claims Are Brought | 105 |
2.11 Appeal Mechanisms for Product Liability Claims | 105 |
2.12 Defences to Product Liability Claims | 106 |
2.13 The Impact of Regulatory Compliance on Product Liability Claims | 106 |
2.14 Rules for Payment of Costs in Product Liability Claims | 107 |
2.15 Available Funding in Product Liability Claims | 107 |
2.16 Existence of Class Actions, Representative Proceedings or Co-Ordinated Proceedings in Product Liability Claims | 108 |
2.17 Summary of Significant Recent Product Liability Claims | 108 |
3. Recent Policy Changes and Outlook | 109 |
3.1 Trends in Product Liability and Product Safety Policy | 109 |
3.2 Future Policy in Product Liability and Product Safety | 109 |
1. Product Safety | 120 |
1.1 Product Safety Legal Framework | 120 |
1.2 Regulatory Authorities for Product Safety | 120 |
1.3 Obligations to Commence Corrective Action | 121 |
1.4 Obligations to Notify Regulatory Authorities | 121 |
1.5 Penalties for Breach of Product Safety Obligations | 123 |
2. Product Liability | 124 |
2.1 Product Liability Causes of Action and Sources of Law | 124 |
2.2 Standing to Bring Product Liability Claims | 125 |
2.3 Time Limits for Product Liability Claims | 125 |
2.4 Jurisdictional Requirements for Product Liability Claims | 125 |
2.5 Pre-Action Procedures and Requirements for Product Liability Claims | 125 |
2.6 Rules for Preservation of Evidence in Product Liability Claims | 126 |
2.7 Rules for Disclosure of Documents in Product Liability Cases | 126 |
2.8 Rules for Expert Evidence in Product Liability Cases | 126 |
2.9 Burden of Proof in Product Liability Cases | 127 |
2.10 Courts in Which Product Liability Claims Are Brought | 127 |
2.11 Appeal Mechanisms for Product Liability Claims | 127 |
2.12 Defences to Product Liability Claims | 127 |
2.13 The Impact of Regulatory Compliance on Product Liability Claims | 128 |
2.14 Rules for Payment of Costs in Product Liability Claims | 128 |
2.15 Available Funding in Product Liability Claims | 128 |
2.16 Existence of Class Actions, Representative Proceedings or Co-Ordinated Proceedings in Product Liability Claims | 129 |
2.17 Summary of Significant Recent Product Liability Claims | 130 |
3. Recent Policy Changes and Outlook | 130 |
3.1 Trends in Product Liability and Product Safety Policy | 130 |
3.2 Future Policy in Product Liability and Product Safety | 131 |
1. Product Safety | 156 |
1.1 Product Safety Legal Framework | 156 |
1.2 Regulatory Authorities for Product Safety | 157 |
1.3 Obligations to Commence Corrective Action | 158 |
1.4 Obligations to Notify Regulatory Authorities | 159 |
1.5 Penalties for Breach of Product Safety Obligations | 159 |
2. Product Liability | 160 |
2.1 Product Liability Causes of Action and Sources of Law | 160 |
2.2 Standing to Bring Product Liability Claims | 161 |
2.3 Time Limits for Product Liability Claims | 162 |
2.4 Jurisdictional Requirements for Product Liability Claims | 163 |
2.5 Pre-Action Procedures and Requirements for Product Liability Claims | 164 |
2.6 Rules for Preservation of Evidence in Product Liability Claims | 164 |
2.7 Rules for Disclosure of Documents in Product Liability Cases | 164 |
2.8 Rules for Expert Evidence in Product Liability Cases | 165 |
2.9 Burden of Proof in Product Liability Cases | 166 |
2.10 Courts in Which Product Liability Claims Are Brought | 167 |
2.11 Appeal Mechanisms for Product Liability Claims | 167 |
2.12 Defences to Product Liability Claims | 167 |
2.13 The Impact of Regulatory Compliance on Product Liability Claims | 168 |
2.14 Rules for Payment of Costs in Product Liability Claims | 168 |
2.15 Available Funding in Product Liability Claims | 168 |
2.16 Existence of Class Actions, Representative Proceedings or Co-Ordinated Proceedings in Product Liability Claims | 169 |
2.17 Summary of Significant Recent Product Liability Claims | 169 |
3. Recent Policy Changes and Outlook | 169 |
3.1 Trends in Product Liability and Product Safety Policy | 169 |
3.2 Future Policy in Product Liability and Product Safety | 170 |
1. Product Safety | 181 |
1.1 Product Safety Legal Framework | 181 |
1.2 Regulatory Authorities for Product Safety | 181 |
1.3 Obligations to Commence Corrective Action | 182 |
1.4 Obligations to Notify Regulatory Authorities | 183 |
1.5 Penalties for Breach of Product Safety Obligations | 184 |
2. Product Liability | 185 |
2.1 Product Liability Causes of Action and Sources of Law | 185 |
2.2 Standing to Bring Product Liability Claims | 186 |
2.3 Time Limits for Product Liability Claims | 186 |
2.4 Jurisdictional Requirements for Product Liability Claims | 187 |
2.5 Pre-Action Procedures and Requirements for Product Liability Claims | 187 |
2.6 Rules for Preservation of Evidence in Product Liability Claims | 188 |
2.7 Rules for Disclosure of Documents in Product Liability Cases | 188 |
2.8 Rules for Expert Evidence in Product Liability Cases | 188 |
2.9 Burden of Proof in Product Liability Cases | 188 |
2.10 Courts in Which Product Liability Claims Are Brought | 189 |
2.11 Appeal Mechanisms for Product Liability Claims | 189 |
2.12 Defences to Product Liability Claims | 189 |
2.13 The Impact of Regulatory Compliance on Product Liability Claims | 190 |
2.14 Rules for Payment of Costs in Product Liability Claims | 190 |
2.15 Available Funding in Product Liability Claims | 190 |
2.16 Existence of Class Actions, Representative Proceedings or Co-Ordinated Proceedings in Product Liability Claims | 191 |
2.17 Summary of Significant Recent Product Liability Claims | 192 |
3. Recent Policy Changes and Outlook | 194 |
3.1 Trends in Product Liability and Product Safety Policy | 194 |
3.2 Future Policy in Product Liability and Product Safety | 195 |
1. Product Safety | 199 |
1.1 Product Safety Legal Framework | 199 |
1.2 Regulatory Authorities for Product Safety | 199 |
1.3 Obligations to Commence Corrective Action | 200 |
1.4 Obligations to Notify Regulatory Authorities | 200 |
1.5 Penalties for Breach of Product Safety Obligations | 201 |
2. Product Liability | 201 |
2.1 Product Liability Causes of Action and Sources of Law | 201 |
2.2 Standing to Bring Product Liability Claims | 202 |
2.3 Time Limits for Product Liability Claims | 202 |
2.4 Jurisdictional Requirements for Product Liability Claims | 202 |
2.5 Pre-Action Procedures and Requirements for Product Liability Claims | 203 |
2.6 Rules for Preservation of Evidence in Product Liability Claims | 203 |
2.7 Rules for Disclosure of Documents in Product Liability Cases | 203 |
2.8 Rules for Expert Evidence in Product Liability Cases | 203 |
2.9 Burden of Proof in Product Liability Cases | 204 |
2.10 Courts in Which Product Liability Claims Are Brought | 204 |
2.11 Appeal Mechanisms for Product Liability Claims | 204 |
2.12 Defences to Product Liability Claims | 204 |
2.13 The Impact of Regulatory Compliance on Product Liability Claims | 205 |
2.14 Rules for Payment of Costs in Product Liability Claims | 205 |
2.15 Available Funding in Product Liability Claims | 205 |
2.16 Existence of Class Actions, Representative Proceedings or Co-Ordinated Proceedings in Product Liability Claims | 205 |
2.17 Summary of Significant Recent Product Liability Claims | 206 |
3. Recent Policy Changes and Outlook | 206 |
3.1 Trends in Product Liability and Product Safety Policy | 206 |
3.2 Future Policy in Product Liability and Product Safety | 207 |
1. Product Safety | 211 |
1.1 Product Safety Legal Framework | 211 |
1.2 Regulatory Authorities for Product Safety | 211 |
1.3 Obligations to Commence Corrective Action | 211 |
1.4 Obligations to Notify Regulatory Authorities | 212 |
1.5 Penalties for Breach of Product Safety Obligations | 213 |
2. Product Liability | 214 |
2.1 Product Liability Causes of Action and Sources of Law | 214 |
2.2 Standing to Bring Product Liability Claims | 215 |
2.3 Time Limits for Product Liability Claims | 215 |
2.4 Jurisdictional Requirements for Product Liability Claims | 215 |
2.5 Pre-Action Procedures and Requirements for Product Liability Claims | 216 |
2.6 Rules for Preservation of Evidence in Product Liability Claims | 216 |
2.7 Rules for Disclosure of Documents in Product Liability Cases | 217 |
2.8 Rules for Expert Evidence in Product Liability Cases | 217 |
2.9 Burden of Proof in Product Liability Cases | 218 |
2.10 Courts in Which Product Liability Claims Are Brought | 219 |
2.11 Appeal Mechanisms for Product Liability Claims | 219 |
2.12 Defences to Product Liability Claims | 220 |
2.13 The Impact of Regulatory Compliance on Product Liability Claims | 220 |
2.14 Rules for Payment of Costs in Product Liability Claims | 221 |
2.15 Available Funding in Product Liability Claims | 221 |
2.16 Existence of Class Actions, Representative Proceedings or Co-Ordinated Proceedings in Product Liability Claims | 221 |
2.17 Summary of Significant Recent Product Liability Claims | 222 |
3. Recent Policy Changes and Outlook | 224 |
3.1 Trends in Product Liability and Product Safety Policy | 224 |
3.2 Future Policy in Product Liability and Product Safety | 226 |
1. Product Safety | 230 |
1.1 Product Safety Legal Framework | 230 |
1.2 Regulatory Authorities for Product Safety | 230 |
1.3 Obligations to Commence Corrective Action | 231 |
1.4 Obligations to Notify Regulatory Authorities | 231 |
1.5 Penalties for Breach of Product Safety Obligations | 232 |
2. Product Liability | 232 |
2.1 Product Liability Causes of Action and Sources of Law | 232 |
2.2 Standing to Bring Product Liability Claims | 233 |
2.3 Time Limits for Product Liability Claims | 234 |
2.4 Jurisdictional Requirements for Product Liability Claims | 234 |
2.5 Pre-Action Procedures and Requirements for Product Liability Claims | 235 |
2.6 Rules for Preservation of Evidence in Product Liability Claims | 236 |
2.7 Rules for Disclosure of Documents in Product Liability Cases | 236 |
2.8 Rules for Expert Evidence in Product Liability Cases | 237 |
2.9 Burden of Proof in Product Liability Cases | 237 |
2.10 Courts in Which Product Liability Claims Are Brought | 238 |
2.11 Appeal Mechanisms for Product Liability Claims | 239 |
2.12 Defences to Product Liability Claims | 239 |
2.13 The Impact of Regulatory Compliance on Product Liability Claims | 240 |
2.14 Rules for Payment of Costs in Product Liability Claims | 240 |
2.15 Available Funding in Product Liability Claims | 240 |
2.16 Existence of Class Actions, Representative Proceedings or Co-Ordinated Proceedings in Product Liability Claims | 241 |
2.17 Summary of Significant Recent Product Liability Claims | 242 |
3. Recent Policy Changes and Outlook | 243 |
3.1 Trends in Product Liability and Product Safety Policy | 243 |
3.2 Future Policy in Product Liability and Product Safety | 245 |
1. Product Safety | 258 |
1.1 Product Safety Legal Framework | 258 |
1.2 Regulatory Authorities for Product Safety | 259 |
1.3 Obligations to Commence Corrective Action | 260 |
1.4 Obligations to Notify Regulatory Authorities | 261 |
1.5 Penalties for Breach of Product Safety Obligations | 261 |
2. Product Liability | 262 |
2.1 Product Liability Causes of Action and Sources of Law | 262 |
2.2 Standing to Bring Product Liability Claims | 262 |
2.3 Time Limits for Product Liability Claims | 262 |
2.4 Jurisdictional Requirements for Product Liability Claims | 263 |
2.5 Pre-Action Procedures and Requirements for Product Liability Claims | 263 |
2.6 Rules for Preservation of Evidence in Product Liability Claims | 263 |
2.7 Rules for Disclosure of Documents in Product Liability Cases | 264 |
2.8 Rules for Expert Evidence in Product Liability Cases | 264 |
2.9 Burden of Proof in Product Liability Cases | 264 |
2.10 Courts in Which Product Liability Claims Are Brought | 265 |
2.11 Appeal Mechanisms for Product Liability Claims | 265 |
2.12 Defences to Product Liability Claims | 265 |
2.13 The Impact of Regulatory Compliance on Product Liability Claims | 266 |
2.14 Rules for Payment of Costs in Product Liability Claims | 266 |
2.15 Available Funding in Product Liability Claims | 266 |
2.16 Existence of Class Actions, Representative Proceedings or Co-Ordinated Proceedings in Product Liability Claims | 267 |
2.17 Summary of Significant Recent Product Liability Claims | 267 |
3. Recent Policy Changes and Outlook | 267 |
3.1 Trends in Product Liability and Product Safety Policy | 267 |
3.2 Future Policy in Product Liability and Product Safety | 268 |
1. Product Safety | 272 |
1.1 Product Safety Legal Framework | 272 |
1.2 Regulatory Authorities for Product Safety | 274 |
1.3 Obligations to Commence Corrective Action | 275 |
1.4 Obligations to Notify Regulatory Authorities | 277 |
1.5 Penalties for Breach of Product Safety Obligations | 278 |
2. Product Liability | 279 |
2.1 Product Liability Causes of Action and Sources of Law | 279 |
2.2 Standing to Bring Product Liability Claims | 282 |
2.3 Time Limits for Product Liability Claims | 282 |
2.4 Jurisdictional Requirements for Product Liability Claims | 282 |
2.5 Pre-Action Procedures and Requirements for Product Liability Claims | 283 |
2.6 Rules for Preservation of Evidence in Product Liability Claims | 284 |
2.7 Rules for Disclosure of Documents in Product Liability Cases | 285 |
2.8 Rules for Expert Evidence in Product Liability Cases | 285 |
2.9 Burden of Proof in Product Liability Cases | 286 |
2.10 Courts in Which Product Liability Claims Are Brought | 286 |
2.11 Appeal Mechanisms for Product Liability Claims | 287 |
2.12 Defences to Product Liability Claims | 287 |
2.13 The Impact of Regulatory Compliance on Product Liability Claims | 288 |
2.14 Rules for Payment of Costs in Product Liability Claims | 288 |
2.15 Available Funding in Product Liability Claims | 288 |
2.16 Existence of Class Actions, Representative Proceedings or Co-Ordinated Proceedings in Product Liability Claims | 289 |
2.17 Summary of Significant Recent Product Liability Claims | 289 |
3. Recent Policy Changes and Outlook | 290 |
3.1 Trends in Product Liability and Product Safety Policy | 290 |
3.2 Future Policy in Product Liability and Product Safety | 292 |
1. Product Safety | 301 |
1.1 Product Safety Legal Framework | 301 |
1.2 Regulatory Authorities for Product Safety | 303 |
1.3 Obligations to Commence Corrective Action | 303 |
1.4 Obligations to Notify Regulatory Authorities | 304 |
1.5 Penalties for Breach of Product Safety Obligations | 306 |
2. Product Liability | 307 |
2.1 Product Liability Causes of Action and Sources of Law | 307 |
2.2 Standing to Bring Product Liability Claims | 309 |
2.3 Time Limits for Product Liability Claims | 309 |
2.4 Jurisdictional Requirements for Product Liability Claims | 309 |
2.5 Pre-Action Procedures and Requirements for Product Liability Claims | 310 |
2.6 Rules for Preservation of Evidence in Product Liability Claims | 310 |
2.7 Rules for Disclosure of Documents in Product Liability Cases | 311 |
2.8 Rules for Expert Evidence in Product Liability Cases | 311 |
2.9 Burden of Proof in Product Liability Cases | 312 |
2.10 Courts in Which Product Liability Claims Are Brought | 312 |
2.11 Appeal Mechanisms for Product Liability Claims | 313 |
2.12 Defences to Product Liability Claims | 313 |
2.13 The Impact of Regulatory Compliance on Product Liability Claims | 314 |
2.14 Rules for Payment of Costs in Product Liability Claims | 314 |
2.15 Available Funding in Product Liability Claims | 314 |
2.16 Existence of Class Actions, Representative Proceedings or Co-Ordinated Proceedings in Product Liability Claims | 315 |
2.17 Summary of Significant Recent Product Liability Claims | 315 |
3. Recent Policy Changes and Outlook | 316 |
3.1 Trends in Product Liability and Product Safety Policy | 316 |
3.2 Future Policy in Product Liability and Product Safety | 317 |
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