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Non-Manufacturing Sellers May Use ‘Innocent Seller’ Provision as Affirmative Defense, Miss. High Court Rules

The Mississippi Supreme Court has ruled that the “innocent seller” provision of the state’s Products Liability Act provides an affirmative defense for non-manufacturing product sellers because it gives immunity to innocent sellers without placing a burden of proof on a plaintiff.

Drugs & Medical Devices

Georgia Legislative Panel Recommends $250,000 Punitive Damages Cap

A Georgia legislative panel has recommended a series of tort reform measures, which include imposing a $250,000 cap on punitive damage awards in medical malpractice, product liability and personal injury actions.

Drugs & Medical Devices

Judge Allows Strict Liability Claims to Proceed in Pa. Federal Pelvic Mesh Action

A Pennsylvania federal judge has allowed strict liability claims to go forward against Coloplast Corp. in a pelvic mesh case, predicting that the state high court would recognize such claims against medical device manufacturers.

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Imerys Talc Seeks Extension of Time in Which To File Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Reorganization Plan

Imerys Talc America has filed for an extension of time in which to file its Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization plan, the third time it has requested more time in which to file extend the exclusive periods.