Press Releases & Statements on Product Safety

AAJ Shames Congress for Protecting Negligent Foreign Corporations

October 27— The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 420 today, a bill that would limit where an injured consumer can file a lawsuit and prevents some foreign corporations who sell unsafe products from being held accountable in U.S. courts. Full Press Release

House Passes Giveaway to Pharmaceutical and Insurance Industries

July 28— Even as the first trial of a Vioxx victim is bringing to light evidence that Merck may have knowingly marketed a dangerous and deadly drug, the drug companies would be given virtual immunity from punitive damages under this bill, and have their total liability for serious injury or wrongful death capped at $250,000. Full Press Release

Award Honors Brandon Maxfield’s Suit Against Deadly Weapons-Maker Bryco Arms

July 26— San Rafael, California attorney Richard R. Ruggieri and his client, Brandon Maxfield, who brought a landmark case against “Saturday Night Special” gun manufacturer Bryco Arms, have been named the winners of the 2005 Steven J. Sharp Public Service Award, the American Association for Justice (AAJ) announced today. Full Press Release

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