Products Liability, Cases and Materials - 6th Edition - Richard L. Cupp Jr.

Products Liability, Cases and Materials 6th Edition Richard L. Cupp Jr. ISBN 9781647083809

This edition of the casebook is designed for flexibility, making it suitable for both two- and three-hour courses. Its structure allows instructors to omit entire chapters or sections without disrupting the overall flow, and core materials can be taught in sequence or selectively, depending on the course focus.

The first six chapters cover the foundation of products liability law, including misrepresentation and warranty law, defects and reasonableness, cause-in-fact, proof, proximate cause, and damages. Chapters 1 and 2 explore the application of misrepresentation and warranty doctrines, which remain central in jurisdictions that have not adopted Restatement (Second) of Torts §402A, maintaining their relevance in modern products liability. Chapters 3 and 4 trace the evolution of contemporary products liability law, emphasizing the central concept of “defect” over reasonableness, and systematically examine manufacturing, design, and warning defects under Restatement (Third) of Torts: Products Liability §2.

Chapter 5 addresses cause-in-fact, highlighting the differences between the Second and Third Restatements’ approaches, while assuming a foundational knowledge from first-year tort courses. Chapters 6, 7, and 9 focus on proof, proximate cause, and damages issues most commonly encountered in products liability cases.

The remaining chapters address advanced and procedural topics, including:

• Statutory and regulatory effects on liability

• Allocation of liability between plaintiffs and defendants, and among multiple defendants

• Statutes of limitations and repose

• Coverage issues, identifying which parties and transactions fall under products liability law

• Complex litigation strategies, including multidistrict litigation, class actions, and aggregate claim resolution

This casebook combines a comprehensive treatment of core doctrine with practical insights into litigation and procedural challenges, giving instructors the flexibility to tailor the course to the needs of their students while providing a complete understanding of modern products liability law.

Products Liability, Cases and Materials 6th Edition Richard L. Cupp Jr. ISBN 9781647083809, 978-1647083809 & 9781685619428

Authors
Richard L. Cupp Jr.
Michael D. Green
Joseph Sanders
W. Jonathan Cardi
David A. Fischer
The late William C. Powers Jr.