Abstract
Experience gained from providing expert testimony in court has uncovered a number of issues pertinent to the science and practice of human factors engineering. Cases reviewed here provide some insight into the kinds of problems encountered and the benefits which derive from this exposure. It appears that liability suits will prove to be the testing ground not only for consumer products but for the products of human factors research as well. Such cases are also suggestive of the criteria the courts will apply to future research efforts.
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