News & Articles on Products Liability


Name-Brand Drug Makers Ruled Liable for Injuries From Other Manufacturers' Generics

Drug manufacturers have long had to provide safety warnings for their products. Now they might have to do the same for companies piggybacking on their . . . more

U.S. Companies Preparing for Rise in Litigation, Study Says

Following two straight years of reporting declines in the number of new lawsuits and regulatory proceedings-including a drop in large-dollar cases-U.S. . . . more

Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $13 million in fentanyl overdose lawsuit

On October 28, 2008, a jury ruled two Johnson & Johnson subsidiaries, Janssen Pharmaceutical Products and Alza, are responsible for the death of a 34-year-old . . . more

Court of Appeal Shields Finance Companies From Strict Products Liability

The strict products liability doctrine does not apply to institutions that finance others' equipment purchases through leases, the Fifth District Court . . . more

California Man Files Product Liability Suit

A Watsonville, California man filed a product liability suit against Taser International, claiming he suffered brain damage after being tased by police . . . more

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