Product Stewardship May Not Prevent Torts But May Deter Punitive Claims,Attorney Says

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BALTIMORE-Implementation of a product stewardship program may not prevent toxic torts or compensatory damage payouts,but it can help prevent punitive damage awards,an attorney specializing in class action and other mass tort cases said March 8.If a chemical manufacturer has made some efforts,albeit imperfect ones,to educate its customers about ways they can safely work with,manage,and store its chemicals,then the worst hit that firm likely would face is compensatory damages,such as payments for medical care needed for injuries,said Richard Faulk,partner with Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP.