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H.R. 989

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Innocent Sellers Fairness Act
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Committee
Latest Action · February 13, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Congress
110th (2007–2009)
Introduced
February 12, 2007
Sponsor
Rep. Dan BorenD
Cosponsors (64)
3D 61R
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Innocent Sellers Fairness Act - Exempts a lawful seller from liability for personal injury, monetary loss, or damage to property arising out of an accident or transaction involving a seller's products, unless the claimant proves one or more of the following non-sale activities by the seller: (1) the seller was the manufacturer of the product; (2) the seller participated in the design of the product; (3) the seller participated in the installation of the product; or (4) the seller altered, modified, or expressly warranted the product in a manner not authorized by the manufacturer. Requires, where a claimant proves one or more of such activities, that: (1) the activity be negligent; and (2) damages be limited to those directly caused by the activity.

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