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Warranty Theories

This is the second in a multi-part series on the basics of products liability practice. This month’s installment will discuss products liability causes of action based on express and implied warranties. Causes of action for breach of warranty are contract,... Read more

Practical Concerns

Your analysis as to whether a potential products liability exists should include a careful analysis of the following two practical concerns: 1. Has your client suffered catastrophic injuries? Products liability actions are very expensive to prosecute. The strategy of many... Read more

Potential Plaintiffs

The doctrine of strict liability applies “when harm befalls a foreseeable bystander who comes within range of the danger.” 1 Privity of contract is no longer a requirement, as it was before Florida adopted strict liability, so not only buyers,... Read more

Potential Defendants

The elimination of the privity requirement not only opened the door for additional plaintiffs, it expanded the group of potentially liable parties from manufacturers only to any other party in the chain of distribution. Some parties in the chain of... Read more

Potential Claims Involving Vehicles

The following is a list of some common defects that have been litigated with some regularity that you may refer to when analyzing your cases for the potential of a products liability claim. Keep in mind that there are many... Read more
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Milette Webber

ATTORNEY Milette Webber is a native Central Floridian, having graduated from Trinity Preparatory School and Rollins College before leaving the state to attend law school at the University of Memphis. Since graduating from law school in 1998, Milette has focused... Read more
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Jesse Stern

ATTORNEY Jesse Stern spent his formative educational years locally in the Orlando area. Jesse graduated from Rollins College magna cum laude receiving a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics with a minor in Computer Science. Jesse then graduated from Barry University School... Read more

Other Similar Incident Discovery

One of the most powerful components of a products liability trial is evidence of Other Similar Incidences, or “OSIs.” While manufacturers routinely deny that their products are defective or dangerous, such a denial can be met head on with OSI... Read more
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Do Subarus Have Takata Airbags?

Some Subaru models do have Takata airbags and are under recall. Subaru only used these airbags on the front passenger side in certain models. Driver’s side airbags in Subaru vehicles reportedly do not have Takata inflators. Which Subaru Models Have... Read more