| The NHTSA and Vehicle Defect Notification Requirements |
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| The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), the government agency responsible for motor vehicle safety, is responsible for the administration of national safety recalls by manufacturers or distributors of motor vehicles and items of motor vehicle equipment. The NHTSA is required to initiate the safety recall process when a safety defect or noncompliance with a federal motor vehicle safety standard (FMVSS) has been determined. The NHTSA also investigated alleged safety defects and tests vehicles for noncompliance with FMVSS.
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| Asbestos Litigation |
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| For over forty years, asbestos litigation has been a part of the American judicial landscape. Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous material that has been used in building materials for many years, often for insulation. While nearly everyone in the U.S. has been exposed to asbestos at some time, many people who are exposed to asbestos over a long period of time have become ill. More... |
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| Admissibility of Evidence of Subsequent Remedial Remedies in Product Liability Cases |
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| A "subsequent remedial measure" is an action taken after an adverse incident that makes the incident less likely to reoccur. For example, if the design of a toy allowed small pieces to break off, increasing a child's risk of choking, changing the material the toy is made from after learning of the problem with the toy would be a subsequent remedial measure. Likewise, if an automobile's air bags tended to inflate in the absence of a collision, the manufacturer's correction of that problem would constitute a subsequent remedial measure.
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| National Standards for Organic Foods |
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| Congress passed the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990, which requires certification by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) before farms or processors can label their agricultural products as organic. In 2001, the USDA implemented the National Organic Program, which defines the term "organic." The program also specifies the methods, practices, and substances that can be used in producing and handling organic crops and livestock. These standards also apply to processed products.
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| Statutes of Limitations and Statutes of Repose |
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| Products liability law deals with personal injuries and property damages caused by defective products. Statutes of limitations and statutes of repose set time limits for filing lawsuits. A lawsuit that is filed after the time period set out in the statute of limitations or the statute of repose is barred and will be dismissed by the court. It is important to check with an attorney to determine the time limit for filing a lawsuit if you have been injured or a defective product has damaged your property. More... |
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