Product Liability for Litigators

Speaker: Dai Davis, Solicitor & Chartered Engineer
Recording date: April 27th 2005

Level: The course is suitable for people with no or a passing knowledge of product safety, but also those with a more detailed knowledge.
CPD: 1 hour

The lecture includes:
European Union product liability legislation was enacted in the United Kingdom by the Consumer Protection Act 1988 which came into force on 1 March 1988. However, it is greatly under used. Many litigators do not recognise when a claim under the Act may arise. For example, there is a popular misconception that only “consumer products” can be the subject of a claim under the legislation.

Dai Davis who is not a litigator, but who is an expert in product liability, will explain the circumstances where a claim may be brought under the Act and the tactics that might be adopted.

He will cover:

* the scope of the legislation
* who may be sued
* what loss and damage may be subject of a claim

Dai will also refer to other, related, safety – specific legislation, such as the General Product Safety Legislation and the “CE Marking” legislation.

PACKS AVAILABLE INCLUDE: Recordings on CD, DVD or online. All packs include notes & slides. Notes only (by email) are also available.

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