Publisher's Synopsis
This book explains the law and insurance cover available under the Consumer Protection Act 1987, intended for senior company executives in order that they can arrange appropriate insurance cover.;It also considers the ways in which other EC states have exercised their options under the EC Directive on Product Liability and clarifies the possibilities of "forum shopping" for claimants.;There are also chapters on the criminal aspects of the 1987 Act, product liability risk management considerations and insurance problems including the handling of claims.