Doctrinal Considerations for Fast Food Obesity Suits

Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Law Journal, Vol. 40, p. 75, 2004

32 Pages Posted: 6 May 2006

Abstract

This article provides a detailed analysis of the doctrinal options and merits of suits brought by obese plaintiffs against fast food chains under the new provisions of the Restatement (Third) of Torts: Products Liability.

Keywords: torts, fast food, obesity, products liability, design defect

Suggested Citation

Mason, Caleb E., Doctrinal Considerations for Fast Food Obesity Suits. Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Law Journal, Vol. 40, p. 75, 2004, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=899294

Caleb E. Mason (Contact Author)

Werksman Jackson & Quinn, LLP ( email )

888 W. 6th St
4th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017-____
United States

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