Risk Mgt, Claims & Ins
Risk Mgt
Product Liability

A 36 page paper on the subject

Most umbrella and excess liability policies have exclusions for aircraft products

Outlines medical device FDA GMP requirements for the manufacture of computerized devices

Australian government requirements for product recall procedures

U.S. companies need to monitor overseas factories more closely to prevent product safety lapses

Advice for product liability insurance broker selection

A risk-assessment tool for food processors to protect food products from deliberate contamination

An explanation of European Union requirements - plus an explanation on its impact on product liability in the US

Three principal guides to action to avert potential consumer issues that could result in class action lititgation

Failure to warn cases continue to be a major factor in product liability litigation

To evaluate elements of a product liability risk control program related to product complaints and insurance claims

To evaluate elements of a product liability risk control program related to the design process

A series of yes/no questions to evaluate elements of a product liability risk control program for manufacturers

To evaluate elements of a product liability risk control program related to the manufacturing and distribution stages

To evaluate elements of a product liability risk control program related to sales and advertising

To evaluate elements of a product liability risk control program related to product recall planning

To evaluate elements of a product liability risk control program related to the product recall process

Answers to questions asked by small manufacturers, shop owners and consignment/thrift store owners about CPSIA

Types of products not under CPSC jurisdiction and where to get information on those products

For those that manufacture, import, distribute, retail or sell consumer products

A Guide for Manufacturers, Importers, Distributors and Retailers on Product Recall Requirements

Obtain email notification from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission on recalls

Database of recalled products in the USA by product type or by year

A Guide for Manufacturers, Importers, Distributors and Retailers on CPSC Procedures

General Certification of Conformity: Sample, Instructions, and Frequently Asked Questions

Reducing product liability exposure through effective response to customer complaints

Legal advice to assist small business and individuals understand their rights

The importance of documentation in controlling product liability loss exposures

Portion of the agency's investigations operations manual related to counterfeiting/tampering

Provides guidance to FDA field units in the management of recall operations

Guidance documents written to assist FDA personnel in applying FDA's regulations

Primary procedure manual for FDA personnel performing inspections and special investigations

FDA documents on safety requirements of medical devices

A reference document for FDA enforcement procedures, practices & policy guidance - recalls, etc

Contains FDA compliance policy and regulatory action guidance for FDA staff

Elements of a product liability risk control program for wholesalers and distributors

Studies, fact sheets, litigation against the gun industry

Design an Appropriate Media and Recall Plan

Years after products are recalled or safety warnings are issued, those same products continue to injure

Advocates say not enough being done to prevent unsafe products from reaching store shelves in the US

A discussion of general producty liability management program elements

Elements of a product liability risk control program for manufacturing operations

Overview of significant case law for hospitals as product sellers and general cases

Hidden loss exposures from mergers and acquisitions

Any time a vehicle’s center of gravity is elevated it becomes more prone to rollover accidents

Beginning in March 2007, the United States will extend Daylight Saving Time (DST)

Articles on US packaging law requirements

A checklist to review your product design efforts in relation to risk control

An explanation of the product liability exposure evaluation process - includes hazards checklist

The engineering community's perspectives on the effects of products liability on innovation

As sold in the United States

Product liability risk management tips

Best practices to consider to defend against the damage of lawsuits

The latest news and articles related to product liability issues

The criteria for an effective product warning are outlined here

It is the duty of every product steward to do the following

Product recall is a relatively new product in the insurance industry and is sure to grow

Risk managers may need more than general liability to insure against recall loss - liability

Guidance on product recalls

Advice on creating a product recall plan for food processing industry

The various coverages available for business interruption resulting from a recall

FTC resource documents

How vendors coverage applies

The basics of how products and completed operations coverage works within the context of the entire CGL policy

Information an insurer would want to know

Organization founded by Ralph Nader's web page on product liability

Timely reporting required

More jurisdictions are adopting spoliation of evidence as a specific tort

CPSC success stories working with industry to create voluntary product safety standards

Examples of products that can cause safety hazards

A listing and overview of major US federal laws and regulations impacting product liability

Advice on creating a product recall plan

Reducing product liability exposure related to warnings and precautionary labels

Warning labels are a sign of our lawsuit-plagued times

Manganese exposure during the welding process has been linked to manganism and Parkinson’s disease