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Product liability claims based on overseas production processes are the new reality for manufacturers. Recent cases involving claims of contaminated pet food and lead painted toys are just two examples of the growing number of cases involving allegedly deficient overseas processes.

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In 2005, the California Attorney General filed suit against several manufacturers of french fries and potato chips, seeking to require them to post warnings to inform consumers that their products contain acrylamide. Acrylamide, which the State of California has classified as a cancer-causing chemical, is a natural byproduct of cooking carbohydrate-rich foods and has been detected not only in french fries and potato chips, but also in breads, cereals, coffee, roasted nuts, crackers, cookies and prune juice.

The 2008 Joint CLE Seminar was held with the Environmental Litigation and Mass Torts Committees in Snowmass (Aspen), Colorado. The meeting was a great success with over 150 participants and excellent programs. The written materials are now available.