1 Looseleaf Volume. Forms. Index. Updated Annually.One of the key components of success in litigating products liability cases is taking effective discovery depositions. Products Liability Depositions is a book entirely devoted to the subject of how to go about preparing for and taking depositions that will provide you with the necessary materials for building a successful case. The book contains sample depositions from actual cases that illustrate the many techniques that can be used to develop useful testimony. It also provides practical and time saving suggestions on how to prepare for taking the important depositions in a products liability case.The book also provides a handy source of quick information regarding the legal doctrines that apply to products liability cases. There is a section briefly describing the substantive law applicable to products cases from each of the 50 states. This section allows quick access to answers such as what affirmative defenses are available to a strict liability claim in a given state. This section alone makes this book a necessary addition to any products liability lawyers office library.

From the initial client interview through every step in building the case, this book provides hundreds of valuable ideas and tactics from the perspective of both plaintiffs' and defendants' counsel.

Product Liability in Michigan by Justin Hakala is the leading treatise on Michigan product liability. Drawing from his vast knowledge, Hakala has gathered comprehensive information into one volume by drawing on research and briefing first completed for his own cases. The book covers key issues of product liability unique in Michigan including the statutory structure, specific state requirements, damage caps, and exceptions In addition, general product liability topics familiar to practitioners—from automotive products to consumer goods—are discussed with reference to Michigan law. Wherever possible, both state and federal law is discussed. For attorneys who represent both plaintiffs and defendants that have cases in Michigan or involving Michigan law, this book is an essential reference.

In Drug and Device Product Liability Litigation Strategy, Mark Herrmann and David B. Alden provide useful practice pointers and overall strategic guidance for attorneys in product liability litigation involving prescription drugs and medical devices.

The Preparation of a Product Liability Case offers substantive analysis and practical, expert guidance on analyzing theories of liability, conducting pre-trial discovery and discovery of particular information, introducing crucial evidence, and planning litigation strategies. You'll find all the hands-on guidance you need to tackle such essential aspects of the product liability litigation process as: Strict liability, including the design defect, manufacturing defect, and marketing defect theories Failure to warn Breach of warranty Admissibility of remedial measures Defenses, including alteration of the product, compliance with government standards, and open and obvious defects Investigating and preparing a product liability action Helpful practice guides include numerous checklists and sample forms, as well as appendices of interrogatories, sample jury charges, and safety briefs in specific types of cases.