Products Liability Newsletters

Jury Instructions in Products Liability Lawsuits

After all the evidence is presented in a trial, the judge gives instructions to the jury. The instructions tell the jury the law it must follow in reaching a verdict. The jury's role is to consider all the evidence and determine what happened. There are three separate claims for liability in products liability lawsuits: strict liability, negligence, and breach of warranty.

Pharmacists' Liability for Negligently Refilling a Prescription

A pharmacist is responsible for storing, preparing, and dispensing prescription drugs properly. If the dispensing pharmacist fails to perform any of these duties, he/she could be held liable for any drug-related injury to a patient. This article discusses a pharmacist's liability for negligently refilling a prescription.

Statutes of Limitations and Statutes of Repose

Products liability law deals with personal injuries and property damages caused by defective products. Statutes of limitations and statutes of repose set time limits for filing lawsuits. A lawsuit that is filed after the time period set out in the statute of limitations or the statute of repose is barred and will be dismissed by the court. It is important to check with an attorney to determine the time limit for filing a lawsuit if you have been injured or a defective product has damaged your property.

The FDA Modernization Act of 1997

In 1997, Congress passed legislation amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act relating to the regulation of food, drugs, devices, and biological products. The new legislation, called the Food and Drug Administration Modernization Act, reduces the approval time for drugs and medical devices while maintaining patient safety. In addition, the Modernization Act provides the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with additional resources to devote to expediting the drug and medical device review process.

The Food and Drug Administration's 2004 Initiatives for Dietary Supplements

Congress passed the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA), giving the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) power to adopt specific standards for dietary supplements. Dietary supplements include vitamins, minerals, herbs, botanicals, amino acids, and nutraceuticals.