Product Safety & Liability Reporter: Current Reports Index-Summary

SALES OF BUSINESSES

– Successors

SALMONELLA

– Eggs contamination alleged, class action targets 2 Iowa farms (N.D. Ill.), 989
– Peanut butter, causation issues (N.D. Ga.), 1049

SCAFFOLDING

– Fall from collapse, failure to nail down plywood, new trial request based on interest of justice and fairness (Tex.), 71

SCHOOL BUSES

See BUSES

SCHOOLS

See EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

SCOOTERS

See MOTORCYCLES

SEAT BELTS

– Booster seats, positioning 10-year old child dummies during tests, supplemental notice proposed rulemaking, 1228
– Buckle failure, juror misconduct alleged (N.M.), 842
– Child restraints

See CHILD RESTRAINTS

– Designated seating position rule, auto makers given more time to comply, preemption provision removed, 13
– Hyundai Azera, 2006-2009, wiring harness for right front seat, BNA monthly recall report, 84
– Inflatable, Ford introduces in 2011 Explorer, 799
– Lap/shoulder or lap-only type installation in certain seating positions, motor vehicle safety standard implied preemption (U.S., rev grant), 558; (brief filed), 815; (respondents' brief filed), 988; (oral arg), 1144
– Modification defense disallowed, non-party to suit improperly restrained child (N.C. Ct. App.), 535
– Motorcoaches lap/shoulder seat belts requirement, NHTSA proposed rule, 873
– Preemption, airport shuttle failure to provide (Tenn. Ct. App.), 298
– Reminder system for rear seats, NHTSA considers rulemaking and requests comments, 688
– Rollovers

– – Ford Explorer, new trial ordered (Ind.), 1096
– – Hyundai, 1999 Sonata, design defect (W.D. Okla.), 360
– – Volkswagen, 1999 Jetta, nonenclosed buckle failure, evidence of restraint use (Wis. Cir. Ct.), 359

– Saab 9-3 sedans, 2004, retractor failure, NHTSA Recall #10V-043, BNA monthly recall report, 256
– School buses crash protection requirements final rule, clarification, 1133
– Side trim shields on second row seats, 2009-2010 Chevrolet Traverse, Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia, and Saturn Outlook SUV crossovers, NHTSA Recall #10V-375, 874; BNA monthly recall report, 978
– Smithsonian museum accepts donations of auto safety related objects, Vince and Larry crash test dummies among items, 769
– Stronger laws mandating use, safety advocates' group report card, 53
– Webbing problem, Chevrolet Impala 2009-2010 vehicles, NHTSA Recall #10V-480, 1082; BNA monthly recall report, 1198

SEATING SYSTEMS

– Designated seating position rule, auto makers given more time to comply, preemption provision removed, 13

SELLERS

– Vehicle haulers, liability for defective seat by firm transporting vehicles to sister dealerships (Ill. App. Ct.), 68

SEROQUEL

– Agreements in principle to settle mass litigation, 843
– Published information re diabetes link, notice period, claims time-barred (Del. Super Ct.), 996
– Temporal relationship with diagnosis, expert failure to consider other causes, deviation from standard diagnostic procedures (11th Cir.), 391
– Weight gain and diabetes, prescribed for bipolar disorder, failure to warn, causation (N.J. Super. Ct.), 301

SETTLEMENTS

– Asbestos, Johns-Manville bankruptcy, sufficiency of notice of accords for liability, insurer not bound (2d Cir.), 388
– Avandia, “substantial majority” of cases, GlaxoSmithKline announcement, 728
– Bone morphogenetic protein off-label use, medical malpractice damages setoff (D.S.D.), 902
– Chewing tobacco, tongue cancer wrongful death suit (Conn. Super. Ct.), 1237
– Children's sweatshirts with drawstrings, untimely reporting alleged, Pro-Pac Distributing agrees to pay civil penalty, 950; Winter Bee, 1253
– Corn moving system allegedly defective, agreement with equipment dealer application to manufacturer (Minn.), 532
– Defibrillators Sprint Fidelis leads, maker agrees to pay $268M, 1068; MDL dismissal affirmed (8th Cir.), 1090
– Diacetyl in popcorn butter flavoring, Chemtura and Chemtura Canada agreement with 347 claimants (S.D.N.Y.), 943
– Drywall purchasers, Lowe's settlement with class, MDL plaintiffs object (Ga. Super. Ct.), 865
– E. coli infection, tainted hamburger alleged cause, dancer and meat producer agreement (D. Minn.), 496
– Fen-Phen class action, lawyer disbarred for misleading clients (Ky.), 605
– Lead levels in artificial turf, 2 companies settle Proposition 65 lawsuit (Cal. Super. Ct.), 773
– Neurontin off-label use for chronic pain, suicide (M.D. Tenn.), 535
– Paxil

– – Birth defects in children from mother's use during pregnancy alleged (Pa. Ct. C.P.), 658
– – “Vast majority” of cases, GlaxoSmithKline announcement, 728

– Seroquel, agreements in principle to settle mass litigation, 843
– Sudden unintended acceleration, Toyota vehicles, off-duty CHP officer and family killed in 2009 (Cal. Super. Ct.), 986
– Vioxx, non-participants lack standing to challenge 2007 agreement (5th Cir.), 757

SHOES

– Timberland classic waterproof boots, lead paint violation, BNA monthly recall report, 84

SILICA

– Wrongful death, girlfriend/executrix suit, standing (Miss.), 206

SMALL BUSINESSES

– Children's products, industry groups support CPSIA amendment providing relief for businesses while insuring product safety, 452
– Costs of compliance with federal regulations, SBA report, 999

SMOKING

See TOBACCO INDUSTRY

SOLVENTS

– Non-Hodgkins lymphoma causation, tire making, jury instructions (Cal. Ct. App.), 1072

SOUTH CAROLINA

– Crane blind spot, feasible alternative design proposal, no fact issues for trial (S.C. Ct. App.), 968
– Economic loss rule, tort recovery where design defect damaged only defective product (S.C.), 21
– Evidence, Ford Explorer rollover involving sudden acceleration, admissibility of expert testimony and evidence of other accidents (S.C.), 265
– Preemption, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 205, same decision as other jurisdictions (S.C.), 814
– Rollover accident in Ford Bronco, consumer expectation test and post-manufacture evidence disallowed, new trial (S.C.), 860

SOUTH DAKOTA

– Asbestos, legislation to limit liability of successors signed, 306
– Assumption of the risk, hardware store liability for bi-fold door injury (S.D. Sup. Ct.), 187
– Bone morphogenetic protein off-label use, settlement with maker, medical malpractice damages setoff (D.S.D.), 902
– Cymbalta, suicide warning risks inadequate, claim not preempted (D.S.D.), 1046; learned intermediary doctrine, judgment for maker, 1102
– Rice cooker allegedly caused fatal fire, claims against Japanese maker and U.S. affiliates time barred (8th Cir.), 708

SPAS

See SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS

SPERM BANKS

See HUMAN BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS

SPOLIATION

– Electrocution wrongful death claim, no separate tort recognition (Utah), 526
– Hip prosthesis lost after removal, no separate tort recognition (Ariz.), 494

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES (SUVs)

– Alignment defect in Land Rover LR3 alleged, proof of manifestation, class certification (9th Cir.), 895
– BMW Models X5 and X6 SUVs, bonding insufficiency, NHTSA Recall #10V-025, BNA monthly recall report, 256
– Chevrolet and GMC C/K series, preliminary probe of corrosion leading to sudden effectiveness cuts, 366
– Chevrolet Tahoe 2007 model year, door handles peeling chrome laceration hazard, NHTSA upgrades probe, 617
– Chevrolet Trailblazers and GMC Envoys, NHTSA petition to investigate defective sensors, 54
– Ford Fusion, Explorer, Explorer Sport Trac, and Mercury Milan and Mountaineer, NHTSA Recall #10V-161, seatback-head restraint problem, 452; BNA monthly recall report, 641
– GM Hummer H3 vehicles, hood louver integral clip tabs, NHTSA Recall #10V-179, BNA monthly recall report, 641
– Inflatable seat belts, Ford introduces in 2011 Explorer, 799
– Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra, fasteners may not be tightened to proper torque, could affect deployment trajectory, NHTSA Recall #10V-115, 378
– Toyota

– – Sequoia, recall to upgrade software, unrelated to unintended acceleration, 452; BNA monthly recall report, 641
– – Steering relay rod defect, NHTSA opens probe into timeliness of 2005 recall, 509

SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT

– Arrows break when launched, Beman Bone Collector model, BNA monthly recall report, 1284
– Buoyancy compensators seal ring, BNA monthly recall report, 519
– Carabiners, pins detach and fall risk, Hunter Safety Sys. recall, 1157; BNA monthly recall report, 1284
– Dive Rite Wings, drowning hazard, BNA monthly recall report, 84
– Football helmet and shoulder pads, NFL player heatstroke death, failure to warn claims (S.D. Ohio), 1020
– Inline skates, frame mounting bolts and wheel axle bolts, BNA monthly recall report, 1284
– Inversion benches ankle clamp, BNA monthly recall report, 519
– Johnson Health Tech and LIVESTRONG Fitness elliptical trainers, foot pedal disengages, fall hazard, BNA monthly recall report, 171
– Swimming pools and spas

See SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS

– Toys and games

See TOYS AND GAMES

– Trampoline collapse risk, Bravo Sports and CPSC recall, 1057; BNA monthly recall report, 1198
– Tree steps, fall hazard, BNA monthly recall report, 1198
– Trek Bicycle, front fork failure, testimony of aircraft-coating expert who did not test bicycle improper, remanded for trial (2d Cir.), 442
– Yamaha snowmobiles, loose bolt in suspension/steering system, loss of control, BNA monthly recall report, 171
– Youth and junior hockey sticks, Bauer Hockey, paint and decals have excessive lead, recall, 371; BNA monthly recall report, 519

STANDING

– Compensatory damages, baby products containing carcinogen banned by FDA, economic injury sufficient (D.N.J.), 447
– iPod users allege risk of hearing loss, class action (9th Cir.), 23
– Medical association as class member, warranty and negligent design, dental device (E.D. Pa.), 120
– Unjust enrichment, insurer as class representative, payment by third-party payors (Ala., per curium), 95
– Vioxx settlement agreement in 2007, non-participants lack standing to challenge (5th Cir.), 757
– Wrongful death, silicosis, long-term girlfriend/executrix, legally recognized relationship (Miss.), 206

STATE AND LOCAL LAWS

– Preemption

See PREEMPTION

STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS

– Asbestos exposure, nullity of suit filed after death, time bar not waived (Miss.), 1123
– Car seat allegedly broke in accident, child's head injury (N.D. Fla.), 561
– Cross-jurisdictional class action, limitations period, Va. law, diversity claim (S.D.N.Y.), 272
– Hip prosthesis replevin claim, manufacturer possession of allegedly failed component parts, abandonment defense (D.D.C.), 869
– Hormone replacement therapy

– – Clinical study publication, causal link between breast cancer and medications, summary judgment in 14 cases reversed (Pa. Super. Ct.), 940
– – Drug claims, N.Y. law preclusive effect on Minn. filing (D. Minn.), 1022
– – Due diligence, breast cancer claim after risk known timely (Pa. Super. Ct.), 20

– Ill., weight gain and diabetes, Zyprexa suit filed more than 2 years after drug use end (E.D.N.Y.), 140
– In utero exposure, claims that wife's use of Paxil during pregnancy caused fatal heart defect, could not have know of risk (S.D. Ohio), 399
– La., Product Liability Act, hospital pharmacy director's affidavit provides fact issue on antibiotic prescriptions, timely where filed soon after learning of risks (W.D. La.), 419
– Mirapex, compulsive gambling losses, Tex. law bars claim (D. Minn.), 919
– N.J., surgical sutures rupture, discovery rule (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div.), 238
– N.Y., dietary supplement with ephedra, applicability of discovery limits (2d Cir.), 302
– Pain pumps

– – Discovery rule tolls limitations period (D. Minn.), 1172
– – Risk information concealment alleged, plaintiff discovery allowed (W.D. La.), 792
– – Transfer of case to plaintiffs' home state of N.C. (D. Minn.), 759
– – Warranty claim time-barred, other claims allowed (D. Colo.), 903

– Paxil wrongful death suicide suit, summary judgment decision for drugmaker, appeal untimely (10th Cir.), 462; rehearing sought, 497
– Respirators, silicosis in granite-quarry worker, suit time-barred (E.D. Mo.), 1098
– Rice cooker allegedly caused fatal fire, claims against Japanese maker and U.S. affiliates time barred (8th Cir.), 708
– Seroquel published information re diabetes link, notice period, claims time-barred (Del. Super Ct.), 996
– Vaccine Act, timeliness of state petition for child's cognitive impairment after DPT, HHS claim untimely (N.C. Ct. App.), 417
– Wrongful life, N.Y. bar on protected right to be born without genetic disorder, sperm bank fraud, unreasonable delay (3d Cir.), 350

STATUTES OF REPOSE

– Ala., common law rule, asbestos claims begin to run when all elements present, based on when plaintiff could have asserted claim (Ala.), 438
– Asbestos floor tile maker did not install product, materialmen defense not applicable (R.I. Super. Ct.), 1051
– Component part, lift cylinder for lower boom of bucket truck failed, timeliness of within 10 years of final assembly of lift cylinder and delivery (11th Cir.), 470
– Dissolved corporations, asbestos exposure mesothelioma suit, “open courts” constitutional challenge (Me.), 594
– GARA

– – Airplane crash in Guatamala fatal, Guatemalan law applies to substantive issues (S.D. Fla.), 498
– – Immunity, U.S. and state laws, affirmative defense, litigation shield (Fla. Dist. Ct. App.), 271
– – Maintenance manual allegedly defective, not “part” of helicopter, crash injury suit (Cal. Ct. App.), 606
– – Overhaul manual not part of aircraft engine, inapplicable (W.D. Ky.), 760

– Limitations period and forum non conveniens, Taiwanese plaintiffs' claims for contaminated blood (7th Cir.), 330
– Tenn., useful life provision, diet drug maker (U.S., rev den), 301

STEEL GRATING

– Chinese made, safety concerns, U.S. makers seek meeting with CPSC and OSHA, 877

STEERING SYSTEMS

– Acura TSX, Honda voluntarily recalls for power steering hose defect, fire hazard, Recall #10V-174, 478; BNA monthly recall report, 641
– Alignment defect in Land Rover LR3 alleged, proof of manifestation, class certification (9th Cir.), 895
– Ball socket separation at drag link, Volvo VNL and VNM tractor trailer trucks, NHTSA Recall #10V-282, 689; BNA monthly recall report, 886
– Chevrolet and Pontiac, recalled to fix power steering problem, recall # 10V-073, 378
– Chevrolet Cobalt, NHTSA probe for sudden power steering failure, 129; Pontiac Vibe, 223; Recall #10V-073, 223
– Chevrolet Corvette, tilt and telescoping steering column, BNA monthly recall report, 519
– Electrical roll connector wiring, Subaru Outback and Legacy vehicles, NHTSA Recall #10V-283, BNA monthly recall report, 742
– Harley-Davidson 883, recall notices inadmissible to prove product defect (5th Cir.), 139
– Lexus LS series, variable gear ratio steering system, Toyota recall, 541; NHTSA Recall #10V-218, 572; BNA monthly recall report, 641
– Lock bar break possible, 2000-2004 Toyota Avalons, NHTSA Recall #10V-345, 801; BNA monthly recall report, 978
– Loose component or loss of steering capability, Hyundai Sonatas 2009, NHTSA preliminary evaluation PE 10-035, 928; 2011 models, NHTSA Recall #10V-426, 1031; BNA monthly recall report, 1198
– Lower steering column joint corrosion, Nissan Frontier and XTerra SUVs, NHTSA Recall #10V-554, 1197; BNA monthly recall report, 1284
– Mercedes E-class vehicles, module wiring harnesses, defect investigations, NHTSA, 540
– Nissan Titan, Armada, QX56, Frontier, XTerra, and Pathfinder, collar welds, NHTSA Recall #10E-019, 572; BNA monthly recall report, 641
– Power steering fluid loss

– – Chrysler vehicles, NHTSA Recall #10V-475, 1110; BNA monthly recall report, 1198
– – Mercedes Benz C- and E-Class cars, NHTSA Recall #10V-459, 1082; BNA monthly recall report, 1198

– Power steering loss

– – BMW Mini Coopers, NHTSA preliminary evaluation PE 10-038, 1031
– – BMW Z4 and Mazda3, NHTSA opens investigation, 715; Recall #10V-374, Mazda3 and 5 vehicles from 2007-2009, 874; Recall #10V-374, Mazda3 and 5 vehicles from 2007-2009, BNA monthly recall report, 978
– – Kia Soul, 2010 model year, NHTSA preliminary evaluation, PE 10-030, 874
– – Saturn Ion, 2004-2007 model year, NHTSA recall query RQ 10-004, 1283

– Pump drive belt tension adjuster pulley, Suzuki vehicles, NHTSA Recall #10V-252, BNA monthly recall report, 742
– Shaft disengagement, 2003-2007 Toyota Lexus LX 470, NHTSA Recall #10V-345, 801; BNA monthly recall report, 978
– Toyota Camry, power steering pressure hose, brake tube interference, NHTSA #10v-040, BNA monthly recall report, 256
– Toyota pickup trucks and SUVs, relay rod defect, NHTSA opens probe into timeliness of 2005 recall, 509
– Toyota Prius, loose steering bolts found, NHTSA looking at Corolla and Matrix, 169; global quality control panel, first meeting in Japan, U.S. and European operations officials, 309; quality control panel launched, assigns officials to principal regions, details prevention, 338; former DOT official Slater appoints safety and quality experts as advisors, 451
– Truck collision with median, expert testimony properly barred as unreliable (6th Cir.), 864
– Weld around TRW IGEN3 shaft tube, NHTSA Recall #10E-026, BNA monthly recall report, 742

STEROIDS

– P-Drol, dietary supplement maker charged with using steroid or precursor, liver damage (Tex. Dist. Ct.), 165

STORES

See RETAIL INDUSTRY

STRICT LIABILITY

– Femoral rod implant breaks, independent sales representative possibly liable (E.D. Cal.), 711
– Hip implant fails, summary judgment denied (W.D. Okla.), 762
– Knee implant, claims against maker meet pleading standards (M.D. Fla.), 709
– Mussel shell in pasta dish, customer chokes, defective food test (D. Nev.), 735
– Spinal fusion system, testimony of treating physician did not establish device defective or caused permanent injuries (W.D.N.Y.), 400

STROLLERS

– Britax Blinx umbrella stroller, hinge mechanism, fingertip amputation and laceration hazard, BNA monthly recall report, 256
– Entrapment and strangulation risks, Graco Quattro and MetroLite strollers, CPSC recall, 1109; BNA monthly recall report, 1198
– Graco Passage, Alano, and Spree strollers and travel systems, hinges cause finger amputation, CPSC recall, 76; BNA monthly recall report, 171
– Jogging strollers, grab bar strangulation hazard, CPSC recall, 1057; BNA monthly recall report, 1198

STUCCO, SYNTHETIC

See SYNTHETIC STUCCO

SUBSTANCE ABUSE

– Alcohol detection technology in motor vehicles, NHTSA driver focus groups, 928

SUCCESSORSHIP

– Asbestos

– – S.D. legislation to limit liability of successors signed, 306
– – Standing to pursue constitutional challenges, successor liability, zone of interest test (Pa.), 1246
– – Tort claims, successor liability limit, retroactive law applicability to pending suits (Tex.), 1125

– Cattle dip containing arsenic not unreasonably dangerous per se, successor corporation liability (La. Ct. App.), 1149
– Originator of Kugel hernia repair product line, successor companies, claims predating takeover (8th Cir.), 944

SUICIDE

– Cymbalta, warning risks inadequate, claim not preempted (D.S.D.), 1046; learned intermediary doctrine, judgment for maker, 1102
– Neurontin

– – Chronic pain, off-label use, depositions and fact witnesses may be introduced at trial (M.D. Tenn.), 468; settlement, 535
– – Off-label use for pain, proof of use (M.D. Tenn.), 213

– Paxil, inadequate warning of risk

– – Expert reliance on data for SSRIs admissible, acknowledgment of risks, physician knowledge (S.D. Ind.), 397
– – In utero exposure, claims that wife's use during pregnancy caused fatal heart defect, limitations period (S.D. Ohio), 399
– – Preemption, FDA authority ban on state law claims (7th Cir.), 178; both parties cite decision that FDA would have rejected suicide risk (10th Cir.), 242; summary judgment vacated and remanded in 2 cases (10th Cir.), 602
– – Transferring claim to N.Y. where critical events occurred (E.D. Pa.), 10
– – Wrongful death suit, summary judgment decision for drugmaker, appeal untimely (10th Cir.), 462; rehearing sought, 497

– Prozac, generic drug maker failure to warn claims, preemption, death under treatment (C.D. Cal.), 354

SULINDAC

– Permanent injuries from use alleged, summary judgment sought on claims, disposition (D.N.H.), 763; compensatory damages awarded, 970

SUPPLEMENTS

See VITAMINS AND DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS

SUPREME COURT, U.S.

– Abdominal aortic graft device, fraud and other claims preempted (rev den), 1275
– Baycol, injunction bars W.Va. economic injury class action after federal court rejection (rev grant), 1016
– Diversity jurisdiction, principal place of business based on where officers direct, control, and coordinate activities (dec), 182
– Forum non conveniens, accident re Ford SUVs and Firestone tires, MDL court prevents Mexican citizens from pursuing claims in Tex. (rev den), 656
– Handheld torch explodes, experts needed to prove cause of blast (rev den), 1152
– HRT alleged cause of breast cancer, punitive damages retrial (opposition brief filed), 568; (rev den), 655
– Jurisdiction of state courts over foreign companies, stream of commerce standard (rev grant), 1014; (brief filed), 1182
– Kagan's philosophy on class action and product liability litigation, few writings offer little guidance, 503
– Lead paint public nuisance abatement suit, contingent fee attorneys subject to restrictions (amicus brief filed), 1210
– Metoclopramide

– – Generic drug makers, failure to warn claims not preempted, opposition to review (brief filed), 844
– – Preemption rejected, failure to warn claims against makers, Solicitor General's view sought, 560; (brief filed), 1145; (rev grant), 1270

– Nicotine addictive effects, La. smokers defrauded, judgment stayed, 1018; (rev sought), 1245
– Over-the-counter decongestant, failure to warn claims, preemption (rev sought), 1241
– Phenazopyridine, urinary tract analgesic, allergic reaction, substitution of makers, pharmacy duty (rev den), 1050
– Preemption

– – Seat belts, lap/shoulder or lap-only type installation in certain seating positions, motor vehicle safety standard implied preemption (rev grant), 558; (brief filed), 815; (respondents' brief filed), 988; (oral arg), 1144
– – Vaccine Act, DPT vaccine, design defect claim bar (rev grant), 235; (brief filed), 595; (amicus briefs filed, support family), 629; (respondent's brief filed), 787; (amicus briefs filed, support manufacturer), 866; (oral arg), 1064

– Statute of repose, useful life provision, diet drug maker (rev den), 301
– Surgical robot, strict liability, da Vinci device malfunction caused injury (rev den), 1050
– Trovan, clinical trial in Nigeria without proper consent alleged cause of deaths and injuries (rev den), 687

SURGICAL PRODUCTS

– Endometrial ablation device, preemption of state tort claims (W.D. La.), 868
– Menaflex surgical mesh, knee injuries, FDA processes, procedures, and practices, marketing clearance, 248
– Orthopedic implant screw, expert testimony, defect caused failure (D. Conn.), 8
– Panacryl sutures

– – Defective products and inadequate warnings alleged, class certification denial affirmed (E.D.N.C.), 865
– – Rupture, limitations period (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div.), 238

– Seprafilm, preemption, strict liability, non-preempted parallel claims (N.D. Ill.), 274
– Surgical robot, strict liability, da Vinci device malfunction caused injury (3d Cir.), 122; (U.S., rev den), 1050
– Transoral Gastroplasty Stapling System, investigational device exemption, claims preempted (E.D.N.Y.), 1240

SUSPENSIONS

– ArvinMeritor and Ride Control front strut mounts, weld joint absence, NHTSA Recall #10E-002, BNA monthly recall report, 256

SUVs

See SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES (SUVs)

SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS

– Grant program aims to boost state safety laws and reduce child drownings, 507
– Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act

– – “Public accommodations facility” term, CPSC proposed interpretative rule, 824; CPSC leaders divided, 849; draft proposed rule publishes, 1106
– – “Unblockable drain” term, CPSC interpretative final rule, 479

SYNTHETIC STUCCO

– Economic loss rule, residential home damage, integrated product doctrine applicability (N.J.), 1184
– Installer is seller, indemnification by product maker, product liability suit (Tex.), 896