Lawsuit! : reducing the risk of product liability for manufacturers

Goodden, Randall L. 1951- (Author).

Summary: Addressing product liability concerns and laws both in the U.S. and internationally, this book helps manufacturers and engineers develop and implement proactive processes that can reduce liability concerns and potential lawsuits. It discusses preventive measures in the engineering, development, and manufacturing of products and explains the procedures and processes manufacturers must have in place to reduce the likelihood of liability as well as to provide the best defense in case of a lawsuit. This is a premier resource for engineers, manufacturers, risk managers, and others concerned about p.

Record details

ISBN: 0470414839
ISBN: 9780470414835
ISBN: 0470177977
ISBN: 9780470177976
ISBN: 9781282112971
ISBN: 128211297X
ISBN: 1613448600
ISBN: 9781613448601
ISBN: 0470414820
ISBN: 9780470414828
Physical Description: 1 online resource (xv, 359 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (some color), maps (some color)
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Publisher: Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, ©2009.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Lawsuit!; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; 1. An Introduction to Products Liability; 2. Product Liability Around the World; 3. Product Liability Law; 4. New Product Introduction: More Effective Design Reviews; 5. New Product Introduction: Product Safety Reviews Hazards Analysis, and Risk Assessment; 6. Product Testing; 7. Warnings and Instructions; 8. Product Warranties; 9. Product Marketing; 10. Contracts, Purchase Orders, and Agreements; 11. Records Retention and Dangerous Documents; 12. The Administrative Team; 13. Post Sale Duties to Warn and Recalls.
Information Relating to Copyright Status:	Copyright © John Wiley and Sons 2009 Copyright © John Wiley & Sons 2009
Source of Description Note:	Print version record.