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risk-utility test in Nebraska

8 Nebraska opinions name it 2 courts 1987–2016 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Nebraska courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (3)

CaseFollowedCited
Fuhrman v. Stategreen
neb · 2003 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005Fuhrman v. State, 265 Neb. 176, 183-84 , 655 N.W.2d 866, 873 (2003).

2005Fuhrman v. State, 265 Neb. 176, 183-84 , 655 N.W.2d 866, 873 (2003).

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Tansy v. Dacomed Corp.green
okla · 1994 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000See, e.g., Tansy v. Dacomed Corp., 890 P.2d 881 (Okla. 1994); Castrignano, supra; Toner, supra; Belle Bonfils Memorial Blood Bank, supra. When a risk-utility test is applied, the existence of a reasonable alternative design is generally the central factor.

2000See, e.g., Tansy, supra; Toner, supra; Belle Bonfils Memorial Blood Bank, supra. Because the application of comment k. is traditionally viewed as an exception and a defense to strict liability, courts generally place the initial burden of proving the various risk utility factors on the defendant.

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Ortho Pharmaceutical Corp. v. Heathred
colo · 1986 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
1 sentence

1987See, Ortho Pharmaceutical Corp. v. Heath, 722 P.2d 410 (Colo. 1986); O’Brien v. Muskin Corp., 94 N.J. 169 , 463 A.2d 298 (1983); Rix v. General Motors Corp., _ Mont. _, 723 P.2d 195 (1986).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Nebraska. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (9)

CaseCitedYears
Sharkey v. Board of Regents green
neb · 2000
2 sentences

2003Sharkey v. Board of Regents, 260 Neb. 166 , 615 N.W.2d 889 (2000).

2003Sharkey v. Board of Regents, 260 Neb. 166 , 615 N.W.2d 889 (2000).

22002–2003
Phillips v. Liberty Mut. Ins. Co. green
neb · 2016
1 sentence

2016Cite as 293 Neb. 123 (2010), we abandoned the risk-utility test and adopted the duty analysis set forth in the Restatement (Third) of Torts: Liability for Physical and Emotional Harm (2010).

12016–2016
Moglia v. McNeil Co., Inc. green
neb · 2005
1 sentence

2008Id.

12008–2008
Belle Bonfils Memorial Blood Bank v. Hansen green
colo · 1983
2 sentences

2000See, e.g., Tansy v. Dacomed Corp., 890 P.2d 881 (Okla. 1994); Castrignano, supra; Toner, supra; Belle Bonfils Memorial Blood Bank, supra. When a risk-utility test is applied, the existence of a reasonable alternative design is generally the central factor.

2000See, e.g., Tansy, supra; Toner, supra; Belle Bonfils Memorial Blood Bank, supra. Because the application of comment k. is traditionally viewed as an exception and a defense to strict liability, courts generally place the initial burden of proving the various risk utility factors on the defendant.

12000–2000
Castrignano v. E.R. Squibb & Sons, Inc. green
ri · 1988
1 sentence

2000See, e.g., Tansy v. Dacomed Corp., 890 P.2d 881 (Okla. 1994); Castrignano, supra; Toner, supra; Belle Bonfils Memorial Blood Bank, supra. When a risk-utility test is applied, the existence of a reasonable alternative design is generally the central factor.

12000–2000
Rahmig v. Mosley MacHinery Co. green
neb · 1987
2 sentences

2000This is commonly referred to as the “consumer expectations test.” See Annot., 73 A.L.R.5th 75 (1999). *558 In Rahmig v. Mosley Machinery Co., 226 Neb. 423 , 412 N.W.2d 56 (1987), we discussed criticisms of the consumer expectations test as embodied in § 402 A and the application in other jurisdictions of a risk-utility test in determining whether a product is unreasonably dangerous.

2000This is commonly referred to as the “consumer expectations test.” See Annot., 73 A.L.R.5th 75 (1999). *558 In Rahmig v. Mosley Machinery Co., 226 Neb. 423 , 412 N.W.2d 56 (1987), we discussed criticisms of the consumer expectations test as embodied in § 402 A and the application in other jurisdictions of a risk-utility test in determining whether a product is unreasonably dangerous.

12000–2000
POPPLE BY POPPLE v. Rose green
neb · 1998
1 sentence

1999Id.

11999–1999
Rix v. General Motors Corp. green
mont · 1986
1 sentence

1987See, Ortho Pharmaceutical Corp. v. Heath, 722 P.2d 410 (Colo. 1986); O’Brien v. Muskin Corp., 94 N.J. 169 , 463 A.2d 298 (1983); Rix v. General Motors Corp., _ Mont. _, 723 P.2d 195 (1986).

11987–1987
O'BRIEN v. Muskin Corp. green
nj · 1983
2 sentences

1987After criticizing the user-contemplation test, the Supreme Court of New Jersey, in O’Brien v. Muskin Corp., 94 N.J. 169 , 463 A.2d 298 (1983), applied the risk-utility test, reviewed various aspects of a products liability claim based on strict liability for design defect, and stated: By implication, risk-utility analysis includes other factors such as the “state-of-the-art” at the time of the manufacture of the product. . . .

1987After criticizing the user-contemplation test, the Supreme Court of New Jersey, in O’Brien v. Muskin Corp., 94 N.J. 169 , 463 A.2d 298 (1983), applied the risk-utility test, reviewed various aspects of a products liability claim based on strict liability for design defect, and stated: By implication, risk-utility analysis includes other factors such as the “state-of-the-art” at the time of the manufacture of the product. . . .

11987–1987

Where else courts name it

LA 50 (1986–2023) NJ 47 (1983–2025) TX 43 (1985–2026) IL 40 (1989–2026) GA 31 (1994–2026) PA 28 (1988–2025) MS 15 (1995–2006) WA 15 (1988–2019) MI 10 (1985–2025) NY 8 (1989–2019) NE 8 (1987–2016) SC 7 (2010–2021) FL 6 (2004–2020) IA 6 (1980–2014) CA 5 (2004–2017) CT 5 (1997–2022) KS 4 (1992–2011) MD 4 (1988–2004) WI 3 (2009–2021) HI 3 (1994–2025) DC 3 (1995–2013) MO 2 (1987–1999) NV 2 (2017–2017) TN 2 (1986–1996) OH 2 (1991–1998) MT 2 (1997–2016)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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