Lawsuit! : Reducing the Risk of Product Liability for Manufacturers

Addressing product liability concerns and laws both in the U.S. and internationally, this book helps manufacturers and engineers develop and implement proactive processes that can reduce liability concerns and potential lawsuits. It discusses preventive measures in the engineering, development, and manufacturing of products and explains the procedures and processes manufacturers must have in place to reduce the likelihood of liability as well as to provide the best defense in case of a lawsuit. This is a premier resource for engineers, manufacturers, risk managers, and others concerned about product liability.Content: Chapter 1 An Introduction to Products Liability (pages 1–34): Chapter 2 Product Liability around the World (pages 35–91): Chapter 3 Product Liability Law (pages 93–114): Chapter 4 New Product Introduction: More Effective Design Reviews (pages 115–134): Chapter 5 New Product Introduction: Product Safety Reviews Hazards Analysis, and Risk Assessment (pages 135–148): Chapter 6 Product Testing (pages 149–155): Chapter 7 Warnings and Instructions (pages 157–178): Chapter 8 Product Warranties (pages 179–200): Chapter 9 Product Marketing (pages 201–205): Chapter 10 Contracts, Purchase Orders, and Agreements (pages 207–225): Chapter 11 Records Retention and Dangerous Documents (pages 227–242): Chapter 12 The Administrative Team (pages 243–255): Chapter 13 Post Sale Duties to Warn and Recalls (pages 257–298): Chapter 14 The Quality System: Incorporating Safeguards into the Procedures (pages 299–314): Chapter 15 Claims and Investigating Incidents (pages 315–325): Chapter 16 Entering into Litigation (pages 327–352): An Introduction To Product Liability -- Product Liability Around The World -- Product Liability Law -- New Product Introduction : More Effective Design Reviews -- New Product Introduction : Product Safety Reviews Hazards Analysis, And Risk Assessment -- Product Testing -- Warnings And Instructions -- Product Warranties -- Product Marketing -- Contracts, Purchase Orders, And Agreements -- Records Retention And Dangerous Documents -- The Administrative Team -- Post-sale Duties To Warn And Recalls -- The Quality System : Incorporating Safeguards Into The Procedures -- Claims And Investigating Incidents -- Entering Into Litigation. Randall L. Goodden. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. "Protect your company against the possibility of a costly product liability lawsuit. Lawsuit! takes you through all the procedures and processes that manufacturers need to have in place to limit their exposure to product liability claims. These procedures and processes also ensure that you'll have the best defense ready in the event that your organization is faced with a lawsuit." "Lawsuit! covers both U.S. and international law, making it appropriate for manufacturing companies around the world. In addition to avoiding product-liability lawsuits, this book helps manufacturers maximize profits by being less wasteful and, at the same time, more effective in launching new products."--Jacket