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David G. Owen

Products Liability in a Nutshell

Products Liability in a Nutshell

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This book provides an overview of products liability law, covering key developments, theories, and cases, including claims against Amazon and electronic and biologic products.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 637 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2022
Publisher: West Academic Publishing


This comprehensive book offers a thorough exploration of products liability law, providing a concise yet comprehensive overview of its historical background, advancements, policies, and ongoing tensions. Drawing from Professor Owen's renowned hornbook treatise, this concise work delves into classic and recent case and legislative developments, encompassing a wide range of topics such as theories of liability, definitions and proof of product defects, standards for expert testimony, the decline of strict liability, federal preemption and other defenses, and the Products Liability Restatement.

Within its pages, readers will find a wealth of information on claims against Amazon for selling defective third-party products, cases involving electronic and biologic products, and key features of automotive and pharmaceutical litigation. The book is designed to be accessible to both legal professionals and students, offering a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of products liability law.

In conclusion, this book serves as an essential guide to products liability law, offering a comprehensive and up-to-date analysis of this critical field. Whether you are a legal professional, a student, or simply interested in learning more about product safety and liability, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of this complex and ever-evolving area of law.


Dimension: 187 x 124 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781647087159
Edition number: 10 Revised edition

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