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Product Liability

Governor Scott Signs Bill 142 – Good News For Automakers And Other Manufacturers

Before today, juries were not allowed by Florida law to consider all of the relevant facts...

Product Liability

President Obama’s “Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies” Another Nail in the Preemption Coffin

As discussed in the May 5, 2011 blog entry, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously decided Williamson...

Product Liability

Williamson v. Mazda: Impact on FMVSS Preemption

On February 23, 2011, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously decided Williamson v. Mazda Motor of...

Product Liability

Florida Senate Passes Final Bill Abrogating Florida's D'amario Doctrine

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Product Liability

Supreme Court Opens Door for Personal Injury Suits Against Auto Manufacturers

High Court Rules that Manufacturer’s Choice not an Obstacle to Regulatory Objective With Regards to...

Product Liability

Risk Utility vs. Consumer Expectations in Product Liability Cases

The Florida Supreme Court is currently considering revisions to the Florida Standard Jury Instructions that...

Toxic Torts

Federal Preemption after Wyeth v. Levine

Originally published in DRI In-House Defense Quarterly, Summer 2009 View article

Casualty Litigation

Tractor-Trailer ECM Data Plays Part in Spoliation of Evidence

Failing to take immediate action to protect electronic data following an accident not only can...

Casualty Litigation

Litigating in Foreign Jurisdictions vs. in Florida

U.S.-based product manufacturers and service providers routinely do business throughout Latin America. This subjects them...

Toxic Torts

New Adverse Event Report Requirements for Dietary Supplements

The FDA published updated guidelines for dietary supplement manufacturers, distributors and sellers outlining their obligations...