HR 7000 · 96th Congress · Commerce
Uniform Product Liability Act
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1980-04-01)
Plain Language Summary
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Uniform Product Liability Act - Provides that this Act preempts any other Federal or State law pertaining to matters governed by the Act. Permits reference to be made to other sources of law where this Act does not provide a rule of decision. Sets forth basic standards of responsibility for manufacturers and product sellers other than manufacturers. Subjects a product manufacturer to liability to a claimant who proves by a preponderance of the evidence that the claimant's harm was proximately caused by the product, if such product was unreasonably unsafe in construction or design, or because: (1) adequate warnings or instructions were not provided; or (2) it did not conform to the product seller's express warranty. Specifies the requisite findings which must be made for such proof or unreasonable unsafety to be determined. Subjects a product seller other than a manufacturer to liability to a claimant who proves by a preponderance of the evidence that the claimant's harm was proximately caused by such seller's failure to use reasonable care with respect to the product. Enumerates circumstances under which such a seller is also subject to the liability of a manufacturer. Provides tha…
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