Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to adopt an amendment which allows consumers who are injured by a hazardous substance to sue the manufacturers, importers or wholesalers of the substance.

Highlights:

- Provides that a consumer may not sue if more than 10 years have passed since the hazardous substance was initially purchased or used by the consumer [Article 2.05 (Ch. 1)(Sec. 2)]. - Provides that the hazardous substance must be a consumer product [Article 2.05 (Ch. 2) (Sec. 1)].

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