Advise & Consult As 3D printing technology gains traction in the construction industry, law firms must prepare for a new wave of product liability challenges. From printed walls to entire homes, additive manufacturing is reshaping how structures are built—and how liability is assigned when things go wrong. The Shift to Digital Fabrication 3D-printed buildings are… Continue reading Legal Brief: Product Liability in 3D-Printed Construction
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Louisiana Adopts Two-Year Statute of Limitations for Tort Claims
Jake P. Skaggs | Cozen O’Connor One of the more unique aspects of Louisiana law was its 1-year statute of limitations (liberative prescription) for tort claims.1 The one-year time period to file a lawsuit was stress-inducing for plaintiffs, particularly in complex matters that involved multiple parties and extensive investigation. The new Act provides: ART. 3493.11. Delictual… Continue reading Louisiana Adopts Two-Year Statute of Limitations for Tort Claims
Emerging Trends in Construction Defect/Product Liability for Manufacturers
David Toney | Adams and Reese There are several emerging trends in 2023 concerning construction component manufacturers. 1. Tendering to and/or Adding Subs and Suppliers to Claims/Cases/Matters The most notable trend specific to manufacturers is that their largest customers have now largely decided upon a defense strategy of tendering to and/or adding its subs and… Continue reading Emerging Trends in Construction Defect/Product Liability for Manufacturers
7 Things to Know About Defective Products & Product Liability Cases
Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley If you have questions about a product defect or product liability in general, below are seven things to know about defective products and product liability law. What is Product Liability Law? Product liability law addresses how injured parties may recover for damages they sustained from a defective product. Typically, the… Continue reading 7 Things to Know About Defective Products & Product Liability Cases
Industry Standard and Sole Negligence Defenses Can’t Fix a Defect
Lian Skaf | The Subrogation Strategist Strict products liability cases have been the subject of much fluctuation in the Pennsylvania courts over the last few years. Utilizing hope created by the courts in recent strict liability cases, defendants have tried to revive defenses based on meeting industry standards and the plaintiff’s contributory negligence. Recently, the… Continue reading Industry Standard and Sole Negligence Defenses Can’t Fix a Defect