Browsing Harvard Law School by Keyword "liability"
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The Liability of Drug Analysis from the Story of Intravenous Iodine-Contained Contrast Medium
(1999)The development of the liability of drugs is a complicated and sophisticated process, like the development of drugs. Intravenous iodine-contained contrast medium, a diagnostic drug with excellent effectiveness and unavoidable ... -
The National Childhood Vaccine Act
(1994)Prior to passage of the National Childhood Vaccine Act in November 1986, manufacturers could be held strictly liable in tort for vaccine-related injuries, a lamentable situation which allegedly caused increasing prices, ... -
Pelman v. McDonald's: An In-depth Case Study of a Fast Food & Obesity Lawsuit.
(2005)This paper analyzes a lawsuit filed against McDonald's by plaintiffs alleging that the restaurant chain bore liability for their obesity and health problems. The paper analyzes the plaintiffs' novel tort and statutory ... -
Responding to First Responders: A Proposal for a Smallpox Vaccine Injury Compensation Program
(2003)In December 2002, President Bush announced a plan to provide smallpox vaccinations to first responders--individuals who would be on the front lines in the event of a biological attack. To date, the plan has been unsuccessful ... -
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors: A Critical Look at the Antidepressants and an Assessment of Potential Liability Faced by their Manufacturers
(2003)Mental health is a growing and lucrative aspect of health-care. Among the ways of treating mental illness is through use of antidepressant medications, including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). This paper ... -
Taking Behavioralism Seriously: A Response to Market Manipulation
(2000)In two previous articles, we hypothesize that, because consumers are subject to predictable cognitive processes that depart from rational utility maximization, manufacturers have the opportunity and incentive to manipulate ...