Case Updates
Maine Supreme Court addresses manufacturers’ duty to notify remote purchasers of post-sale improvements
December 11, 2008
The Maine Supreme Court held that Maine law required the manufacturer in this case to notify remote purchasers of its products that there had been post-sale safety improvements. The Court emphasized that its holding was tailored to the specific facts of the case.
Amicus brief filed with First Circuit 2/22/07. Issue certified to Maine Supreme Court 9/4/07.
Amicus brief filed with Maine Supreme Court 11/8/07. Decided 12/11/08.
Case Documents
- Brown v. Crown Equipment Corporation (NCLC Brief, First Circuit, 2-22-07).pdf
- Brown v. Crown Equipment Corporation (NCLC Brief, ME Supreme Court, 11-8-07).pdf