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| Author: | Werner, W.B. Feinstein, A.H. Hardigree, C.E. |
| Title: | The risk to the American fast-food industry of obesity litigation |
| Journal: | Cornell Hotel and Restaurant Administration Quarterly
2007 : MAY, VOL. 48:2, p. 201-214 |
| Index terms: | fast food industry restaurants product liability litigation law USA |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | In the article, examined are the problem of obesity (hereafter as: ob-y.) in the U.S. (United States), the role fast food (here as: f-f.) believed playing in ob-y., and the prospects of legal claims against quick-service operations for ob-y. related damages. Based on literature and case review, analyzed is the potential validity of ob-y. related claims under legal theories of liability. Discussion and recommendations are offered. It is concluded that damages for ob-y. and ob-y. related illnesses may be awarded against f-f. companies, but that such cases are unlikely to succeed. |
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