Unifying tort and contract law in the age of data: what principles of liability are applicable when defective information causes physical harm or economic loss?

Article Abstract:

Liability suits concerning physical or economic harm caused by information or information products are becoming more common and therefore tort reform to address these suits is necessary. Current treatment lacks uniformity because courts use various approaches, such as products liability, defamation, privacy, copyright and unfair competition. The Restatement (Third) of Torts: Products Liability and the Uniform Commercial Code article two reforms need to define products liability and determine when encouraging research and development outweighs compensation.

Information services, Information services industry, Liability (Law), Legal liability

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Japanese law edges westward

Article Abstract:

Japan wants harmonization of laws with the United States and the European Community, so it is considering American-style products liability legislation. Currently, complaints about defective products are handled by informal dispute resolution. An American-style system would cause more litigation in Japan and raise costs for corporations with business there.

Japan

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Products liability; status quo in Europe

Article Abstract:

The decision by the European Commission, the entity that governs changes in the Products Liability Directive, not to adopt US-style burden-shifting mechanisms such as class actions and alternate liability for litigation in this area is discussed. The state-of-the art defense and others similar will also not be used.

European Union

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