Product Liability and Microbial Foodborne Illness (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781249331254)

This report examines how product liability law treats personal injuries attributed to microbially contaminated foods. The risk of lawsuits stemming from microbial foodborne illness and the resulting court-awarded compensation may create economic incentives for firms to produce safer food. It is not known how many consumers seek compensation for damages from contaminated foods because information about complaints and legal claims involving foodborne illness is not readily accessible, especially for cases that are settled out of court. Reviewing the outcomes of 175 jury trials involving foodborne pathogens, the analysis identifies several factors that influence trial outcomes, while noting that the awards won by plaintiffs tend to be modest.

Author: Jean C. Buzby,Paul Frenzen
ISBN-10: 1249331250
ISBN-13: 9781249331254
Publisher: Bibliogov
Language: English
Published: 09/11/2012
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.23lbs
Size: 9.69h x 7.44w x 0.10d