An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 108-64 to restore an individual plaintiff's ability to pursue all currently accepted product liability causes of action.
What it does: Strikes “, when used as intended” at the section 4(5)(A)(v)
Rep. Melvin L. Watt (D-NC)Description
Amendment sought to strike language that specifies that if a product is used as intended, then a liability action may be taken for damages resulting from a defect in design or manufacture.
What it changes
1 change to H.R. 1036
Strikes “, when used as intended” at the section 4(5)(A)(v)
StrikesStruck: , when used as intended
Original wording
In section 4(5)(A)(v), strike “, when used as intended”.
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House amendment offered
April 9, 2003
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House amendment offered
April 9, 2003
Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole
April 9, 2003 • 1:03 PM
House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Watt amendment (A001) Failed by voice vote.
April 9, 2003 • 1:03 PM
House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Watt.(consideration: CR H2979-2982; text: CR H2979)
April 9, 2003 • 12:38 PM
Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Watt. (consideration: CR H2979-2982; text: CR H2979)
April 9, 2003 • 12:38 PM
On agreeing to the Watt amendment (A001) Failed by voice vote.
April 9, 2003 • 1:03 PM