Bill > SB0457

This bill seeks to amend the Revised Judicature Act of 1961 by making changes to the section on product liability. It establishes that evidence of a manufacturer's compliance with prevailing industry standards is admissible in a product liability lawsuit. It also sets a rebuttable presumption that a manufacturer is not liable if the product was in compliance with relevant federal or state safety standards at the time of sale. Notably, the bill rescinds a provision that previously provided manufacturers of FDA-approved drugs with liability protections, except in cases of intentional withholding or misrepresentation of information to the FDA.