Study Shows That Warning Labels Save Lives

From: U.S. Newswire | Date: January 22, 2002 | Copyright information

NEW YORK, Jan. 22 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Lawsuits brought by injured consumers have saved millions of lives and prevented innumerable injuries by forcing manufacturers to place critical warning labels on products, according to the Center for Justice & Democracy (CJ&D) report, Lifesavers: CJ&D's Guide to Lawsuits that Protect Us All.

According to CJ&D Executive Director Joanne Doroshow, "Warning labels save lives. At a time when the American public is particularly sensitive about the need for safety and protection, this is no time to joke about one of the most effective ways we have to protect ...

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