Medical Devices

June 22, 2007

Products Liability in “Plain English” – The New CACI Jury Instructions

Introduction     In 2003 the Judicial Council of California set forth the new California Civil Jury Instructions (CACI, pronounced “Casey”) which affect virtually all areas of civil practice — including products liability.  The “Preface” to the new instructions indicates that the intent was “to write instructions that are legally accurate and understandable to the average juror.” … read more