A product liability claim against the manufacturer of a product that is subject to extensive government regulation may be preempted.

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Federal preemption occurs when federal law overrides or preempts state law, including in areas of extensive government regulation. If a product is subject to extensive federal regulation, claims against its manufacturer may be preempted because the federal government has assumed all regulatory authority over the safety and efficacy of the product, leaving no room for state-level legal claims.

A Product Liability Claim Against the Manufacturer of a Product