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William A. Ruskin: Strong Contractual Terms Can Deflect Tort Liability
Posted on 30 Nov 2012 by William A. Ruskin

By William A. Ruskin Well drafted contracts provide an effective means to mitigate tort liability. In particular, contractual risk allocation provisions can assist companies in better controlling their litigation disposing of claims when they arise... Read More

Tags: Third Circuit , tort liability , Legal Theories , Greenspan v. ADT Security Servs , risk allocation , economic loss doctrine , William A. Ruskin , commercial litigation , Litigation

William A. Ruskin: Breach Of Warranty & Product Liability Claims Dismissed Against Auto Service Provider
Posted on 23 Apr 2012 by William A. Ruskin

By William A. Ruskin In 2008, the parents of Sean Reeps, brought suit against BMW , Martin Motor Sales and Hassel Motors ("Hassel"), alleging that Sean's mother, Debra, was exposed to gasoline fumes in the family's BMW during her... Read More

Tags: Appellate Division , Legal Theories , Sean Repps v. BMW of North America , strict liability , spoliation of evidence , breach of warranty , Automotive , product liability , defective design , First Department , spoliation , William A. Ruskin , causation , Litigation , burden of proof , Inc