I know that small airplane manufacturers stopped production in the 80s for the same reason (liability costs) and didn't resume until a special liability limitat

I know that small airplane manufacturers stopped production in the 80s for the same reason (liability costs) and didn't resume until a special liability limitation was passed in Congress (General Aviation Revitalization Act, 1994). I think it shows a significant failure in our tort system that so many industries are crippled by liability unless they receive special treatment, and even then, sometimes it's not enough.