摘要: |
A federal appeals court has ruled that under maritime law, only the end users or intended consumers of a product can sue for damages, not "bystanders" who might be injured. "This case will be of interest to manufacturers and sellers of products in the maritime arena, as well as lawyers and firms with products-liability and maritime practices," according to Clark Hill, the firm that represented the defendant in the case. The ruling could be important for limiting liability for makers of both recreational and commercial marine products. |