VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY

DIVISION OF BUSINESS ETHICS

 

"PRODUCT LIABILITY"

 

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Product liability has been an area of increasing concern for businesses recently. The company must be aware of the financial aspects associated with product liability, which might include product recall, product repair, product replacement, or the litigation fees and punitive damages. The ethical issues concerning product liability are important as well. A Company has a responsibility to ensure the safety and well being of the users of their products, and the following links are concerned with all of these areas of product liability.

 

http://www.civilrights.com/productliability.html


  • This site gives a general definition of product liability, as well as a more detailed description of the different types of product liability. Of course since a law firm maintains this site you also learn the steps involved in filing a product liability lawsuit.


     


    http://www.bus.orst.edu/faculty/nielson/industry/prod_aut/autoliab.htm


    This page offers a look at product liability dealing specifically relating to the automotive industry. There are links devoted to the different costs that are a result of product liability.


     


     


    http://www.hinetbc.org/information/prodliab.htm


    Any products used in the medical field, because of their nature, are prime candidates for product liability lawsuits. This site gives advice on how to protect yourself from cases involving product liability litigation.


     


    http://www/usatoday.com/elect/ew/ew050.htm


    This link is to an article that discusses product liability as it relates to politics. It specifically talks about President Clinton's views on the subject of product liability.


     


    http://www.pirg.org/consumer/products/al_liab.htm


    The focus of this site is an upcoming legislation that would affect product liability regulations across the country. It breaks down the bill and asks for your help in having the bill vetoed. Along with a sample letter, it also gives the address of the President.


     


    http://www.sjblaw.com/faq/product.html


    This is a helpful site that offers answers to questions ranging from what is product liability to what sort of damages a claimant may receive if they win a product liability lawsuit.