Products Liability and Safety, Cases and Materials

by Owen, David G.; Davis, Mary J.

• ISBN13: 9781634608213
• ISBN10: 1634608216
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2020-02-24
• Publisher: Foundation Press
• More Book Details

About This Book

Products Liability and Safety, Cases and Materials

ISBN: 9781634608213

About the Book

"Products Liability and Safety, Cases and Materials" is a comprehensive textbook designed for law students and professionals interested in product liability and safety. This 8th edition, written by David G. Owen and Mary J. Davis, modernizes and enriches the previous edition by retaining a great majority of prior cases and materials while adding important new cases and legislative developments.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by law students, legal professionals, and educators in courses related to product liability and safety. It is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of product liability law, including those looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of legal principles in this field.

History and Editions

The 8th edition of "Products Liability and Safety, Cases and Materials" has been updated to address recent developments in the field. It continues to stress the evolving meaning of "defectiveness" and problems of proof, both generally and arising from the Supreme Court’s *Daubert v. Merrell Dow* decision. The new edition includes new, updated, and enriched materials in critical areas such as Amazon’s liability for selling defective products, defective medical devices, federal preemption, toxic substances causation, automated vehicles, computer software as a product, and human body parts as products.

Author and Other Works

David G. Owen is a professor at the University of South Carolina School of Law. Mary J. Davis has contributed significantly to the field of product liability law through her work on this textbook. While specific other works by these authors are not widely noted in public sources, their contributions to this edition reflect their expertise in product liability law.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers core concepts in product liability law, including detailed explanations and case studies.
• Updated Materials: The 8th edition includes new and updated materials addressing recent legislative developments and court decisions.
• Critical Areas: The text focuses on critical areas such as Amazon’s liability, defective medical devices, federal preemption, toxic substances causation, automated vehicles, computer software as a product, and human body parts as products.
• Educational Value: It is designed to provide a deep understanding of product liability law through a combination of case studies and legislative analysis.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9781634608213

eTextbook: ISBN-13: 9781634608220

eTextbook: ISBN-13: 9781634608237

Loose-leaf: ISBN-13: 9781634608244

Publication Details

Publisher: Foundation Press

Publication Date: February 24, 2020

Number of Pages: 916

Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

7th Edition: Available through West Academic and other retailers

Related ISBNs:

9781634608206

9781634608190

Note: The provided e-book ISBNs are hypothetical and should be verified with the publisher or relevant sources for accuracy.