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Please summarise the main legal bases for product liability
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What are the main elements which a claimant must prove to succeed in a strict liability type claim for damage caused by a defective product?
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With whom does liability sit? If there is more than one entity liable, is liability joint and several?
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Are any defences available? If so, please summarise them.
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What is the limitation period for bringing a claim?
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To what extent can liability be excluded (if at all)?
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What are the main elements which a claimant must prove to succeed in a non-contractual (eg tort) claim for damage caused by a defective product?
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What types of damage/loss can be compensated and what is the measure of damages? Are punitive damages available?
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How are multiple tortfeasors dealt with? Is liability joint and several? Can contribution proceedings be brought?
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Are any defences available? If so, please summarise them.
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What is the limitation period for bringing a claim?
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To what extent can liability be excluded (if at all)?
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Does the law imply any terms into B2B or B2C contracts which could impose liability in a situation where a product has caused damage? If so, please summarise.
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What types of damage/loss can be compensated and what is the measure of damages?
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To what extent can liability be excluded for contract liability (if at all)?
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Are there any recent key court judgements which have had a significant impact on the approach to product liability?
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What are the initial litigation related steps you should take if you are facing a product liability claim or threatened claim?
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Are the courts adept at handling complex product liability claims? Are cases heard by a judge or jury?
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Is it possible to bring a product liability related group action? If so, please summarise the types of procedure(s) available
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How are cases typically funded? Can lawyers charge success fees? Is third party funding permissible?
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How common are product liability claims and what factors influence their frequency?
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What are the likely future developments in product liability law and practice? To what extent is the suitability of the law being challenged by advances in technology?
Qatar: Product Liability
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Product Liability laws and regulations applicable in Qatar.