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The Restatements of Law

Common Law

Our common law developed from unwritten English law, which was based on tradition and custom. English common law is the foundation of our federal law and the law of all states, except Louisiana (which is...

Manufacturing and Design Defects

Products liability is an area of law that covers personal injuries and damage caused by defective products. A defective product is a product that causes injury or harm because there is a flaw in the product. Sometimes the design of the product...

The National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986

In the 1980s, there was increasing public debate over the safety of childhood vaccines. There were allegations of serious injuries or death related to adverse reactions to childhood vaccines. Because of the threat of lawsuits, some companies...

Liability of Manufacturers of Truck Wheel Components for Defective Tire Rims

Multi-piece truck wheels or rims have caused numerous serious injuries and deaths to tire mounters since they were introduced to the market. The rims can explosively separate from the wheel and cause injuries by striking tire...

Bystander Recovery for Emotional Distress

Products Liability Law

Products liability is an area of law that deals with personal injury and property damage caused by defective products. A defective product is one that contains a design or manufacturing flaw....