Lexis Nexis Products Liability Practice Guide
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With each chapter written by an experienced plaintiff or defense attorney, this practice guide provides an unparalleled collection of winning strategies and tactics for an entire range of products.
• Step-by-step guidance through each phase of a products liability case from the initial fact-gathering process, to use of forensic experts, to effective trial strategy
• Chapter-by-chapter topical treatment of specific products, from asbestos, all-terrain vehicles, clothing and contraceptives, to toys, airplanes, tobacco, firearms and more
• Practice aids throughout, including: checklists, forms, commentary, trial pointers, sample pleadings and research guides
The ideal companion to Frumer and Friedman's Products Liability, the classic substantive work in the field.
First published 1988.
John F. Vargo is the primary author and the general editor. Cary Sklaren and Kennon Goff are contributing authors.
The eBook versions of this title feature links to Lexis Advance for further legal research options.
Table of Contents
Part I The Products Liability Case
Chapter 1 The Practice Guide-An Introduction
Chapter 2 Initial Client Interview-ThePlaintiff
Chapter 3 Initial Client Interview-TheDefendant
Chapter 4 Investigation
Chapter 5 Evaluation of the Case
Chapter 6 Theories of Liability
Chapter 7 Types of Defects
Chapter 8 Potential Defendants
Chapter 9 The Liability of Successor Corporations
Chapter 10 Conflicts of Law and Choice of Form
Chapter 11 Preparation of Pleadings
Chapter 12 Product Experts-Plaintiff's View
Chapter 13 Product Experts-Defense View
Chapter 14 Medical Experts-Investigation and Testimony in the Medical Device Case
Chapter 15 Defenses and Bars
Chapter 16 Discovery
Chapter 17 Proving Damages
Chapter 18 Punitive Damages-Plaintiff's View
Chapter 19 Punitive Damages-Defense View
Chapter 20 Trial Strategy-Plaintiff's View
Chapter 21 Trial Strategy-Defense View
Chapter 22 Effective Trial Presentation
Chapter 23 Negotiating a Settlement
Chapter 24 Multiple Litigation
Chapter 25 Appeals
Chapter 26 Products Liability Case History
Chapter 27 Products Liability Insurance
Chapter 28 Manufacturer Product Accident Prevention
Chapter 29 Jury Instructions
Chapters 30-40 [Reserved]
Part II Categories Of Products
Part A Consumer Products
Chapter 41 Clothing
Chapter 42 Tobacco
Chapter 43 Food and Beverages
Chapter 44 Hand Tools
Chapter 45 Household Products
Chapter 46 Lawn Mowers
Chapter 47 Toys and Other Articles for Use by Children
Chapter 48 Kerosene Heaters
Chapter 49 Butane Lighters
Chapters 50-52 [Reserved]
Part B Machinery and Equipment
Chapter 53 Agricultural Equipment
Chapter 54 Building and Construction Equipment
Chapter 55 Industrial (Heavy) Machinery
Chapter 56 Ladders and Scaffolds
Chapter 57 Cranes
Chapter 58 Elevators and Escalators
Chapters 59-61 [Reserved]
Part C Pharmaceutical and Medical Supplies
Chapter 62 Contraceptives
Chapter 64 Medical Equipment
Chapter 65 Breast Implants
Chapters 66-69 [Reserved]
Part D Recreation
Chapter 70 Amusement Devices
Chapter 71 Recreational and Sports Equipment
Chapter 72 Swimming Pools and Aquatic Injuries
Chapter 73 Bicycles
Chapter 74 All-Terrain Vehicles
Chapters 75-77 [Reserved]
Part E Toxic Substances
Chapter 78 Asbestos
Chapter 79 DES
Chapter 80 Pesticides
Chapters 81-90 [Reserved]
Part F Transportation
Chapter 91 Airplanes
Chapter 92 Automobiles
Chapter 93 Boats and Ships
Chapter 94 Railroads
Chapter 95 Wheels and Tires
Chapter 96 Vehicles Other Than Automobiles
Chapters 97-102 [Reserved]
Part G Weapons
Chapter 103 Firearms
