Lawsuit!: Reducing the Risk of Product Liability for Manufacturers - Hardcover

Goodden, Randall L.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0470177977 ISBN 13: 9780470177976

Publisher: Wiley, 2009

Synopsis

Addressing product liability concerns and laws both in the U.S. and internationally, this book helps manufacturers and engineers develop and implement proactive processes that can reduce liability concerns and potential lawsuits. It discusses preventive measures in the engineering, development, and manufacturing of products and explains the procedures and processes manufacturers must have in place to reduce the likelihood of liability as well as to provide the best defense in case of a lawsuit. This is a premier resource for engineers, manufacturers, risk managers, and others concerned about product liability.

About this title

About the Author

RANDALL L. GOODDEN is recognized around the world as a leading expert and author on product safety and product liability prevention. Through his public and in-house seminars around the world, he has taught product safety and product liability prevention to thousands of manufacturing executives. For more than twenty-five years, Mr. Goodden has worked as a Director and then Corporate Vice President in charge of Quality & Product Reliability, New Product Development, Field Services, and Litigation Management for a large international manufacturing corporation. Mr. Goodden is the President of Goodden Enterprises, LLC and the founder and Chairman of the International Product Safety & Liability Prevention Association.

From the Back Cover

EASY-TO-FOLLOW, EASY-TO-IMPLEMENT PROCEDURES FOR AVOIDING COSTLY PRODUCT LIABILITY

Protect your company against the possibility of a costly product liability lawsuit. Lawsuit! takes you through all the procedures and processes that manufacturers need to have in place to limit their exposure to product liability claims. These procedures and processes also ensure that you'll have the best defense ready in the event that your organization is faced with a lawsuit.

Author Randall Goodden is one of the world's leading experts on product liability prevention. His advice is based on more than twenty-five years of hands-on experience as a manufacturing executive. Everything you need to know to reduce your firm's exposure to product liability claims is clearly set forth in non-technical language, including:

• Step-by-step instructions, along with accompanying examples, for implementing risk-reduction procedures
• Compliance guidelines for meeting the requirements of government product safety organizations
• Examples of lawsuits that underscore the need for a rigorous risk-reduction program
• Thorough explanations of the law and legal processes

Lawsuit! covers both U.S. and international law, making it appropriate for manufacturing companies around the world. In addition to avoiding product liability lawsuits, this book helps manufacturers maximize profits by being less wasteful and, at the same time, more effective in launching new products.

Following the book's easy-to-follow and easy-to-implement procedures is your best defense against product liability suits that could potentially ruin your company's reputation and bottom line.

From the Inside Flap

EASY-TO-FOLLOW, EASY-TO-IMPLEMENT PROCEDURES FOR AVOIDING COSTLY PRODUCT LIABILITY

Protect your company against the possibility of a costly product liability lawsuit. Lawsuit! takes you through all the procedures and processes that manufacturers need to have in place to limit their exposure to product liability claims. These procedures and processes also ensure that you'll have the best defense ready in the event that your organization is faced with a lawsuit.

Author Randall Goodden is one of the world's leading experts on product liability prevention. His advice is based on more than twenty-five years of hands-on experience as a manufacturing executive. Everything you need to know to reduce your firm's exposure to product liability claims is clearly set forth in non-technical language, including:

• Step-by-step instructions, along with accompanying examples, for implementing risk-reduction procedures
• Compliance guidelines for meeting the requirements of government product safety organizations
• Examples of lawsuits that underscore the need for a rigorous risk-reduction program
• Thorough explanations of the law and legal processes

Lawsuit! covers both U.S. and international law, making it appropriate for manufacturing companies around the world. In addition to avoiding product liability lawsuits, this book helps manufacturers maximize profits by being less wasteful and, at the same time, more effective in launching new products.

Following the book's easy-to-follow and easy-to-implement procedures is your best defense against product liability suits that could potentially ruin your company's reputation and bottom line.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0470177977
• ISBN 13: 9780470177976
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 392