A class-action suit against the makers, including Dow Chemical and Monsanto, was settled for $180 million in 1984.

That pits the village against the makers of French champagne, who are renowned for their vigor in preventing anybody else from using their name on sparkling wine.

Because of his car failure Taylor later sued Lotus successfully, one of the few successful actions against the makers of a racing car.

On Oct. 4, the Justice Department announced a deal to drop all potential lawsuits against the makers of the faulty mirror in exchange for $25 million.

The child is a beneficiary of the suit filed in 1977 by a Vietnam veteran against the makers of Agent Orange.

Working on behalf of the hotel, he is seeking to quantify a damage claim against the makers of the carpeting, draperies and acoustical tile.

Three cases in the United States have gone to trial thus far, with all three resulting in multi-million dollar judgements against the makers of isotretinoin.

Numerous cases have been brought against the makers of Neurontin, with convictions arising not only for the illegal promotion of off-label uses.

I'm looking forward to the House of Windsor taking legal action against the makers of The King's Speech.

The goal: to instill a sense of personal responsibility and, down the line, reduce lawsuits against the makers of outdoors gear.