Product Liability Terms and Definitions

Lead Poisoning Paints & outdoor play products, since lead poisoning symptoms does not break down naturally, it can be present in your home's dust, paint or soil, or in your drinking water or your food until it is removed. Secret warranties In dealing with defects in autos & new car parts sometimes free repairs are not publicized, they are called "secret warranties." Some states have passed laws requiring vehicle owners be notified of secret warranties. Comparative/Contributory Negligence If you are partially or wholly at fault, or you caused your own injuries, you may not be able to recover any compensation. Strict Products Liability The legal liability of manufacturers and sellers to compensate buyers, users, and bystanders for damages or injuries suffered because of defects in good purchase or a tort which makes the manufacturer or seller liable if the product has a defective condition that makes it unreasonably dangerous. Unjust Enrichment The general principle of unjust enrichment is that one person should not be able unjustly to enrich himself at the expense of another. Advertising The act of calling something to the attention of the public especially by paid announcement. Asbestos or other asbestos-containing products Products that have liability lawsuits and Class action lawsuits, asbestos is considered dangerous to your health. This product is heavily regulated for use and removal. State of the Art At the time of manufacture, your product was produced using the highest level of scientific and technical knowledge available. Prescription Drug Any donated, previously dispensed, prescription drug Shall not have been adulterated, misbranded, or stored under conditions contrary to standards established by the United States Pharmacopoeia or the product manufacturer. Warranties Fitness and merchantability The two most important warranties created by U.C.C. Article 2 are the warranty of merchantability (2-314) and the warranty of fitness for a particular purpose (2-315). The warranty of merchantability is a promise that the goods are fit for the ordinary purpose for which goods of that type are used.

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	Did You Know?
	At the end of 2002, CPSC had reports of 5,239 ATV related deaths Deaths and injuries associated with all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) have shown an increasing trend in the last several years. This was an increase of 698 deaths from 2001. These additional reported deaths occurred during the years 1999 to 2002. Of these reported fatalities, about one-third were children under 16 years old. Fourteen percent were under 12.