Hot Topics in Products Liability Law: Split in Authority Regarding the Indirect Purchaser Rule as a Bar to a Products Liability RICO Claim
October 24, 2023
by Devin R. Bates
There is an emerging trend in products liability law whereby a plaintiff styles a case as a RICO claim, but at its core the gravamen of the dispute is an extension of a products liability action. In a recent installment of this blog on this topic, we introduced this hot topic in products liability…
Hot Topics in Products Liability Law: Hijacking the RICO Statute to Bring a Products Liability Claim
October 17, 2023
by Devin R. Bates
There is an emerging trend in products liability law where a plaintiff styles a case as a RICO claim, but at its core the gravamen of the dispute is an extension of a products liability action. To some extent, this is an attempt by the plaintiffs’ bar to repackage products liability actions under…
New Theories of Product Liability Develop in the Age of Artificial Intelligence and Increased Automation
In recent years, products liability law has been significantly impacted by advancements in technology, particularly with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation. As more companies adopt these technologies to improve their manufacturing processes and product design, new theories of…
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…