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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