“Job killer” legislation allowing an unwarranted expansion of product defect litigation awaits consideration by the Senate after passing a policy committee this week on a party-line vote.
SB 1188 (Jackson; D-Santa Barbara)significantly increases product defect litigation and associated claims by allowing consumers to pursue claims after the warranty has expired for “material” omissions regarding the product that are unrelated to any health and safety concerns.
Source: Fullerton Chamber of Commerce
