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Heidi Lindsey, Et Al. V. Dow Corning Corp., Et Al.: The Exclusion Of Claimants From Australian, Ontario And Quebec, Stephanie Alexander
Heidi Lindsey, Et Al. V. Dow Corning Corp., Et Al.: The Exclusion Of Claimants From Australian, Ontario And Quebec, Stephanie Alexander
Washington International Law Journal
In September 1994, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama approved a multi-billion dollar settlement in a global class action for breast implant recipients. The court concluded its opinion by excluding women from Australia, Ontario and Quebec from the settlement. After examining U.S. class action procedural requirements and analyzing the District Court's opinion, this Comment argues that the court improperly applied the procedural requirements for a class action to the detriment of the potentially injured women from Australia, Ontario and Quebec.
Taking A Byte Out Of Crime: E-Mail Harassment And The Inefficacy Of Existing Law, Gene Barton
Taking A Byte Out Of Crime: E-Mail Harassment And The Inefficacy Of Existing Law, Gene Barton
Washington Law Review
Computer abuse is advancing as quickly as computer technology. The laws, however, have yet to address computer harassment to a significant degree. Existing law is insufficient, and current efforts fall short of what is needed. This Comment identifies the need for new law, examines the shortcomings of what has been tried to date, and proposes general concepts for a comprehensive computer harassment law. This Comment concludes with a proposal for specific legislation for the state of Washington.
His And Her Tort Reform: Gender Injustice In Disguise, Thomas Koenig, Michael Rustad
His And Her Tort Reform: Gender Injustice In Disguise, Thomas Koenig, Michael Rustad
Washington Law Review
This Article is an inquiry into the gendered nature of tort remedies. Modem tort law provides increased protection for injuries suffered by women. Drawing upon a national study of punitive damages in products liability and medical malpractice, Professors Koenig and Rustad argue that tort remedies are bifurcated into "his" and "her" tort worlds based upon gender roles. Nearly half of the punitive damages verdicts awarded to women stemmed from injuries caused by household consumer products and dangerously defective drugs or medical devices. In contrast, the punitive damages awarded to males arose from accidents involving industrial and farm machinery, asbestos, chemicals, …