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Development of Consumer Product Manufacturer's Liability Through Passage of Federal and State Legislation and Case Interpretation

This research examined the development of consumer product manufacturer's liability between 1890 and 1981. h large percentage of the manufacturers were involved in monopolies, suppression of free trade, price conspiracies, and fraudulent advertisments. Negligence in design and manufacture frequently resulted in defective products. Responsible writers exposed: dangerous foods; chemicals; insecticides; unethical manufacturing methods; and numerous injuries or deaths from defective consumer products. Three periods of organized consumerism, 1890-1917, 19271941; and 1962-1981, created congressional pressure for consumer-oriented legislation. Five presidents used the power of their offices to pressure congress to protect the public. The states adopted the federal Workmen's Compensation Law of 1908 to provide assistance for individuals who suffered job-related injuries or death. Additional consumer-oriented laws enabled injured workers to sue for damages through the courts. Organized women's clubs worked through industrial representatives and congress to correct flagrant manufacturing abuses and establish standards.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc331731
Date05 1900
CreatorsFlorey, Randall L. (Randall Lynn)
ContributorsStarling, Jack, Rubin, Rose M., Stephens, Elvis C.
PublisherNorth Texas State University
Source SetsUniversity of North Texas
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeThesis or Dissertation
Formatv, 180 leaves, Text
RightsPublic, Florey, Randall L. (Randall Lynn), Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.

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