Day Pitney attorneys James Rotondo and Andrew Ammirati co-authored an Expert Analysis article, "May Amazon be held liable in strict products liability?," for Westlaw Today. The articles discusses state laws imposing strict liability on "product sellers" developed by courts and legislators long before internet sales were commonplace, and how Amazon's platform for third-party sellers does not fit neatly into the model of manufacturer, distributor or retailer, the only structures contemplated at the time these laws were developed.
They discuss the case Bolger v. Amazon.com, LLC, No.D075738, 2020 WL 4692387 (Cal. Ct. App. Aug 13, 2020). The decision by the California Court of Appeal, Fourth District, Division 1, provides the most comprehensive rationale to date for imposing strict liability on Amazon for third-party sellers' defective products. The court reasoned that Amazon was an integral part of the overall marketing enterprise for a consumer product, and therefore, should bear the cost of injuries resulting from product defects.
Rotondo and Ammirati also discuss State Farm Fire & Cas. Co. v. Amazon.com, Inc., 390 F. Supp. 3d 964 (W.D. Wis. 2019), where the federal district court, interpreting Wisconsin law, also held that Amazon could be held liable for strict liability in connection with the sale of a defective bathtub faucet adapter that malfunctioned and caused extensive property damage.
Read the full article here.
Day Pitney Florida Offices Managing Partner Manuel Garcia-Linares has been appointed to chair the firm's Litigation department. The news was featured in the Florida Bar News.
Day Pitney Florida Offices Managing Partner Manuel Garcia-Linares has been appointed to chair the firm's Litigation department. The news was featured in Miami Today.
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Day Pitney Litigation Partner Georgia Thompson was featured in the Daily Business Review article on the Florida Legal Awards' On The Rise Honorees.
Day Pitney is proud to announce that three of the firm's South Florida-based partners have been recognized for the Florida Legal Awards from the Daily Business Review.
Day Pitney Boston Litigation Partner Jonathan Handler was featured in the Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly article, "Despite Challenges It Presents, Influx of Federal Judges Seen As Positive."
Day Pitney Miami Litigation Partner Georgia A. Thompson was recognized by South Florida Business & Wealth magazine with a 2023 Up and Comer Award—Excellence in Leadership (Existing Company).
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Day Pitney Litigation Partners Jeffrey Mueller and James Rotondo were featured in the Law360 article, "Don't Trip Over These Tricky Conn. Legal Stumbling Blocks."
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