Hot Topics in Products Liability Law: Problems that Arise When Using Data in Products Liability Cases
April 18, 2023
by Devin R. Bates
In a past blog post, we predicted that data is arguably the products liability issue of the future. And we also explored some ways in which data can be used as a sword and a shield in products liability cases. Also, we have written before about the data gathering and management practical problems…
Hot Topics in Products Liability Law: Practical Problems Currently Limit the Use of Data in Products Liability Cases, but That Will Soon Change
April 12, 2023
by Devin R. Bates
In a past blog post, we predicted that data is arguably the products liability issue of the future, and we also explored some ways in which data can be used as a sword and a shield in products liability cases. However, arguably the most pressing, and most practically limiting issue surrounding the…
Hot Topics in Products Liability Law: Data Can be Used in Products Liability Cases as a Sword and as a Shield
April 3, 2023
by Devin R. Bates
In a past blog post, we predicted that data is arguably the products liability issue of the future. Dealing with data is already often a critical part of products liability lawsuits, but with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, product manufacturers must deal with the reality…
Hot Topics in Products Liability Law: Collection and Use of Data is THE Products Liability Issue of the Future
March 28, 2023
by Devin R. Bates
Data is arguably the products liability issue of the future. Dealing with data is often already a critical part of products liability lawsuits, but with the rise of artificial intelligence and automation, product manufacturers must deal with the reality that there is more data being generated than…
Hot Topics in Products Liability Litigation: The Depreciation-Based Injury Theory Used to Support Standing in a Products Case
March 20, 2023
by Devin R. Bates
The depreciation-based injury theory is a method that has been increasingly tested by the plaintiffs’ bar to support the assertion of standing necessary to bring a product liability case. Under this theory, a plaintiff who has purchased a product that later depreciates in value due to a defect or…