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Liability Risk and Insurance

Fat saves lives

There has been endless talk about obesity, the potential for claims against fast food outlets, and the health problems associated with being overweight. The US is planning to make it difficult for people to bring obesity cases against fast food restaurants with the so-called ‘Cheeseburger Bill’.

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