Monthly Archives: August 2016

Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls


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In subrogation cases where the insured’s damages were caused by a defective product, the fact that the product at issue is or was subject to a recall by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) may help to establish that the product was defective when it left the manufacturer’s possession and control. On August 25, 2016, the CPSC issued the following recall notices related to products that present fire hazards:

All Power Portable Generators Recalled by J.D. North America Due to Explosion, Fire and Burn Hazards

Whirlpool Recalls Microwaves Due to Fire Hazard

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Crownplace Recalls Kerosene Lamp Burners


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In subrogation cases where the insured’s damages were caused by a defective product, the fact that the product at issue is or was subject to a recall by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) may help to establish that the product was defective when it left the manufacturer’s possession and control. On August 23, 2016, the CPSC issued the following recall notice related to a product that presents a fire hazard:

Crownplace Brands Recalls Kerosene Lamp Burners Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

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Georgia Extends Anti-Indemnity Statute to Cover Professional Services


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Effective April 26, 2016, Georgia amended its anti-indemnification statute, Ga. Code § 13-8-2, to cover not only construction contracts, but also contracts for engineering, architectural or land surveying services. The amended statute, however, does not apply equally to construction and professional services contracts.

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