Legal News (Product Liability)

On 21 May 2024, the Council of the European Union approved the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (“AI Act”). This final approval follows the European Parliament’s endorsement in March.

Medical devices have a significant role in protecting patients and public health. They assist in diagnosing preventing, monitoring, predicting, and treating illness.

The Product Liability Directive 1985 has been considered an effective mechanism of civil liability for EU citizens, who have suffered damage as a result of a defective product for over 30 years. It was adopted into Irish law by the Product Liability Act 1991.

In 2018 the European Court of Justice gave its first substantive decisions on the issues of defect and causation under the Product Liability Directive 85/374/ECC

Fiona Agbi outlines recent developments affecting the Du Puy hip implant cases, including a recent High Court ruling and court-approved alternative dispute resolution system.