Transfusion-associated AIDS litigation has become a particularly complex topic for tort lawyers due to the lack of comprehensive information. What makes fact-finding so difficult? Attorneys conducting research typically encounter a multitude of frustrations, largely because there has been an inconsistency of published outcomes. Additionally, some cases settle before litigation is instituted and more are settled quietly, with defendants insisting on confidentiality orders protecting both the fact of settlement and terms of the agreement.

This invaluable manual can help clear the confusion because it includes all the necessary reference information available. You'll find a representative sampling of case citations and medical literature references that illustrate the issues involved in transfusion-associated AIDS litigation.

Forget wasting time on frustrating research; you'll find the facts you need to prepare your case in Transfusion-Associated AIDS.

The author, Robert K. Jenner, has represented many clients with HIV. His book is the most complete summary of the law, tactics, and pleadings regarding transfusion-associated AIDS, infection liability, and other AIDS-related tort issues ever published.

Topics covered include:

• blood products and the blood resources systems
• chronology of AIDS
• plaintiff's lawsuit
• statute of limitations
• protective orders
• negligence: blood bank liability
• industry "standards" of care
• donor discovery
• physician liability
• trial
• hemophilia-associated AIDS
• infection liability
• fear of AIDS
• health services discrimination
• HIV law and litigation in the employment setting