BLAW- Chapters 20 & 21: Strict Liability & Tort Reform

government response to a problem

example of tort reform

___ liability encourages safe design, testing & warning on consumer goods.

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission

defense in strict liability cases

the law requires cases be brought within a specific period of time after damages were inflicted

English legal systems requires the losing party in a civil case to pay the other's legal fees.

Who faces strict liability?

Tort law requires that a reasonable amount of money be spent on

Tort reform refers to changing the rules that relate to tort cases.

Dog owners who know their dogs are vicious are strictly liable for harm that their dogs cause.

Reform efforts focus on the process of settling tort claims & on the outcome of tort cases.

harm caused by defective manufactured goods

elements of strict liability

Type of reform that compensates the injured party regardless of wrongdoing

What is a factor in determining what is reasonable to pay for safety?

What has been the main focus on tort reform?

standard for harm caused by untamed wild animals

__ of a product is a possible defense for a manufacturer when being sued for an injury

Strict liability applies to which of the following activities

Strict liability in tort means liability without fault.

harm resulting from the use of hazardous materials

Which is a consequence of holding manufacturers strictly liable for defective products?

a criticism of the tort system is that plaintiffs sometimes get unreasonably high damage awards

non economic damages

The cost of safety in a product or from a service is paid for ultimately by the

As a matter of public policy, tort law should serve to

Tort reform may focus on making it more difficult for plaintiffs to win __ damages.

cases without merit

The burden of proof in a strict liability case is ___.