COURSE DESCRIPTION 2012 2013

Products Liability Seminar

Prof. Jeffrey D. Wittenberg,

2 credits day; 2 credits evening.

This course presents a study of the potential liability of the supplier of defective products. It includes various theories of recovery (including negligence, express and implied warranties and strict liability in tort). The specific topics covered include: design and manufacturer defects, the inadequacy and failure of warnings, crashworthiness, causation and defenses. Enrollment limited to 15

Elective Course

Meets Skills Menu Requirement

May Fulfill Legal Writing Requirement

Final Paper Required