16 CFR § 1116.11Chapter II

§ 1116.11 Reports of civil actions under section 37 not admissions.

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Pursuant to section 37(d), 15 U.S.C. 2084(d), the reporting of a civil action under section 37 shall not constitute an admission of—

(a) An unreasonable risk of injury;

(b) A defect in the consumer product which was the subject of the civil action;

(c) A substantial product hazard;

(d) An imminent hazard; or

(e) Any other liability under any statute or any common law.

eCFR data current as of: June 10, 2026

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