Handbook of Product Liability / Recall / Insurance in Germany

ISBN-13: 9783842471238 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 104 str.

Tibor Foerster; Tim Pahl; Viktor Foerster

Opis

This Handbook was conceived for directors or risk managers of §manufacturers, distributors, suppliers or retailers, as well as in-house, corporate or specialized attorneys or insurance agents who wish to have an understanding and gain knowledge of product liability law in Germany. In addition to the the print version, this handbook will be available for download as an e-book.

The Handbook of Product Liability / Recall / Insurance in Germany introduces readers to the fundamentals of product liability law in Germany (current as of 01.01.2012) by presenting the content in the following areas:§Product Liability§This chapter provides the reader with an overview of product liability under German law. It covers claims for damages caused by a defective product under different statutory sources, including the different preconditions and consequences of such claims.§Product Recall§This chapter informs the reader of the obligations of producers and §distributors under German law covering product recall.Furthermore, it provides information regarding the relevant authorities covering product recalls for the main sectors of industry and commerce.§Insurances§This chapter explains the different and specific insurances that cover product liability in Germany, such as: Business Liability Insurance, Product Liability Insurance, Product Recall Insurance, Contaminated Products/Financial Loss Insurance and Product Guarantee Insurance.§Productliability Database§The Productliability database is a digital knowledge management tool available to companies or businesses to help them fulfill their legal obligations in regards to product liability cases.