Tire deaths: criminal acts? Prosecution, rare in products cases, is studied in 2 nations
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Issues are discussed regarding the discussions in Venezuela and the US on charging Bridgestone/Firestone with crimes for their knowledge of unsafe tires before the rollover deaths started happening. Various bills introduced in Congress to facilitate criminal prosecution are discussed.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 2000
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Questions arise on aid plan details; 'this is a real mess,' one lawyer says
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The airline bailout bill and the September 11 Victim Compensation Fund, passed by Congress after the World Trade Center and Pentagon Attacks of 2001, are both discussed. Most trial lawyers agree with the process to resolve claims without litigation.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 2001
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Gun cases use tobacco know-how; New Orleans, Chicago lead the charge. Is alcohol next?
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Defendants in products liability suits against the firearms industry include such defendants as Smith and Wesson Corp, Colt's Manufacturing Co and Ruger and Co, all industry mainstays, as well as three trade associations and a small group of local gun sellers. The complaint claims that gun design should have ensured that only the owner could release the safety. Many characteristics of the gun litigation are similar to the suits against tobacco companies.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1998
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