InsuranceProduct Manufacturers Face New Liability Risks as Plaintiffs Employ Tactics to Drive Up Stakes for Business Owners by Styling Claims as RICO Violations
In recent years, product manufacturers in Texas and across the United States have faced escalating challenges in the realm of product liability litigation. A growing trend among plaintiffs is to pursue claims against businesses under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), a federal statute originally designed to combat organized crime. This tactic represents...