In the Late 1990s,bicycle Helmets Became Subject to Federal Regulation

Essay

In the late 1990s,bicycle helmets became subject to federal regulation for the first time.Prior to the adoption of federal standards,manufacturers of bicycle helmets could get their helmets safety-certified by several private organizations.Manufacturers were not required to use any of these organizations,but most used at least one as part of their marketing.Assume that someone who is injured while wearing a bike helmet believes that a defect in the helmet's design contributed to the injuries sustained.Under what circumstances can this person bring a tort claim under state law?