Innocent Sellers Fairness Act
- Last Action
- 3/6/2017
Actions
- 2017-03-06Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
- 2017-02-17Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.
- 2017-02-16Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2017-02-16Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2017-02-16Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2017-02-16Introduced in House
- 2017-02-16Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2017-02-16 (00)
Innocent Sellers Fairness Act
This bill exempts a seller from liability for personal injury, monetary loss, or damage to property arising out of an accident or transaction involving a seller's products during the regular course of trade or business, unless the claimant proves that the seller:
- was the manufacturer or participated in the design or installation of the product;
- altered, modified, or expressly warranted the product in a manner not authorized by the manufacturer;
- had actual knowledge of the defect in the product as a result of a recall from the manufacturer or governmental entity authorized to make such recall or actual inspection at the time the seller sold the product to the claimant;
- had actual knowledge of the defect in the product at the time the seller supplied the product;
- intentionally altered or modified a product warranty, warning, or instruction from the manufacturer in a way not authorized by the manufacturer; or
- knowingly made a false representation about an aspect of the product not authorized by the manufacturer.
The bill limits the seller's liability to the personal injury, monetary loss, or damage to property directly caused by such activity where a claimant proves one or more of such activities was negligent.
Cosponsors (6)
- JOHN DUNCAN (R-TN)
- LAMAR SMITH (R-TX)
- Glenn Thompson (R-PA)
- Kristi Noem (R-SD)
- F. SENSENBRENNER (R-WI)
- Mike Coffman (R-CO)
Subjects
- Civil actions and liability
- Evidence and witnesses
- Fraud offenses and financial crimes
- Manufacturing
- Product safety and quality
- Retail and wholesale trades
Sourced from Congress.gov (public domain).
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.