11.   But their development has been thwarted by uncertainties about markets for new contraceptives, fear of liability lawsuits and political or social opposition to certain approaches.

12.   But they also have accepted legislation limiting awards in product liability lawsuits and allowing more government regulations.

13.   Catastrophic injuries could lead to big medical bills and liability lawsuits.

14.   Clinton may have remembered that when a bill to limit awards in product liability lawsuits came to his desk in May.

15.   Dole appeared to take a misstep when he tried to accommodate lobbyists who backed sweeping legislation on product liability lawsuits.

16.   Hoping to stave off liability lawsuits, makers of consumer rebreathers intend to require customers to take several days of training before they can buy and use a system.

17.   If the rulings on compensatory and punitive damages stand, the total award would be the largest to date in a tobacco liability lawsuit filed by an individual smoker.

18.   In exchange, the industry would be protected from major health-related liability lawsuits.

19.   In general, the measure would reduce rates for suburban and rural drivers by limiting the amount drivers can win in liability lawsuits and cracking down on insurance fraud.

20.   In return for their concessions, the companies reportedly are asking for shelter from the growing number of liability lawsuits, although that would require an act of Congress.