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Personal Injury & Torts

May 8, 2001

One Step Removed

Manufacturers always are concerned about the risk of product liability lawsuits and often go to great lengths to be proactive and protect against them. Along with the potential exposure presented by the traditional product liability lawsuit brought by an injured consumer, manufacturers now are facing suits for reimbursement by private third parties, such as insurers and hospitals.

        By Michael K. Brown and Jennifer L. Dodge
        
        Manufacturers always are concerned about the risk of product liability lawsuits and often go to great lengths to be proactive and protect against them. Along with the potential exposure presented by the traditional product liability lawsuit brought by an injured consumer, man...

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