Globalization of industry has resulted in materials and
components often being supplied from multiple markets across the
world. When something goes wrong, and claims arise, it can prove
difficult to enforce your contractual rights to indemnity. What
could go wrong?
Unfortunately, lots. If your client, as the manufacturer or
local distributor, has not taken effective steps to ensure that its
product is manufactured properly, your client could find itself
facing substantial fines from regulatory authorities along with
class actions that can put a serious dent in your client's
bottom line.
As experienced product liability litigators, we see a number of
common difficulties that might be avoided through effective
negotiations and risk allocation When advising your client, you
should be discussing the issues outlined below as part of any
supply agreement, particularly when it involves multiple
jurisdictions.
