Posts Tagged ‘federal pre-emption’
Seat Belt Suits Pre-empted
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) once again has launched a “pre-emptive” strike against state personal injury suits by inserting a pre-emption provision in a new rule governing seat belt safety, according to consumer and trial lawyer groups. The rule, known as the “designated seating position” rule, not only revises how it is determined…
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