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SUMMARY:Tipping the scales – balancing consumer and producer interests in
  product liability claims
DESCRIPTION:Consumer claims are becoming more prevalent. Access to justic
 e and the growing recognition of consumer rights are one factor behind t
 his. At the same time governments in many countries are trying to stimul
 ate growth through encouraging enterprise and innovation. Producers can 
 be caught between balancing these competing risks and opportunities. Are
  we achieving an appropriate balance of risk as between consumers and pr
 oducers? Should producers accept greater risk of product claims? How wil
 l that impact innovation? Is it becoming easier for consumers to bring a
 nd prove their claims? European Union (EU)moves in this area include a c
 hange of approach to presumptions of defect and a shift in the evidentia
 l burden for consumers. Is this fair? This session will take a cross-jur
 isdictional perspective on these questions\, looking at the status quo a
 nd what is on the horizon for consumer product liability claims across t
 he globe.
LOCATION:Room 605\, Level 600\, MTCC
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