Misuse, lack of instructions and warnings, awareness, and education, are all factors behind the injuries caused by exploding batteries. When batteries come into contact with conductive materials such as loose change or keys, they will short, causing an explosion. If you sell batteries or any other vape (e-cigarette) products, this places you in the chain…
Do you manufacture or mix e-liquids at your shop or a designated facility? If you do, then you are probably aware of the FDA requirements to maintain MSDS sheets and nicotine warnings. If you sell in California, you are also required to add the CA Prop 65 Warning. What else can you do to protect…
The biggest misconception that Vape Shop owners have is that they are not liable for the products they sell. The idea makes sense. However, it is far from the truth. In fact, a retailer is 100% liable for the products they sell. A well known case against Cuttwood includes the retailer. What makes this case…
There are several important factors in choosing an vape insurance broker. The decision you make can make significant difference. Consider how the broker would add value to your business. Below are some tips I would like to share with you when it comes to choosing your insurance broker. Vape Insurance Tips: 1. Ethics: are the…
1. Strict Liability: The law states that the importer, manufacturer, distributor, and the retailer are all liable for the products which they sell. Although the final judgement against the defendants is split accordingly by a judge, this does not relieve a defendant from having to bear the cost of defense until the close of the…
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BRADLEY COLGATE, et al., Plaintiffs, v. JUUL LABS, INC., Defendant. Case No. 18-cv-02499-WHO. United States District Court, N.D. California. Original article can be found Bell Atl. Corp. v. Twombly, 550 U.S. 544, 570 (2007). A claim is facially plausible when the plaintiff pleads facts that “allow the court to draw the reasonable inference that the…
There are two types of policies you can purchase. A (CGL) Commercial General Liability insurance policy including Product/Completed Operations (AKA Product Liability) or a CGL policy which will Exclude Products/Completed Operations coverage. What is the difference? A CGL policy with Products/Completed Operations coverage provides coverage in the event a product you sold you causes an…
