LAW 9214 - Products Liability

Prerequisite(s): LAW 9007.
This course explores sources, developments, and limits of American laws providing compensation for injuries caused by dangerous and defective products. The course will cover common law theories of liability under torts claims against a defendant with whom plaintiffs may or may not have private as well as breach of express and implied warranties, negligence and defenses. The Restatements 2d and 3d of Torts will be used to facilitate an understanding of dispute resolution and litigation sources in the areas of strict liability, product defects, design defect, and warning defects. Students will complete assignments related to various dispute resolutions and litigation practices within these components of product liability. Credit(s): 3