1The company's previous statements about the product's safety may be used as estoppel in the current lawsuit, preventing them from denying responsibility.
2Can a person's earlier admissions be used as estoppel in a later trial, even if they have since retracted those statements?
3The judge ruled that the defendant's earlier testimony could be used as estoppel, as it directly contradicted their current claims.
4To avoid estoppel, it is essential that companies ensure consistency in their public statements and actions.
5The doctrine of estoppel is often applied in contract law to prevent parties from reneging on their previous agreements or representations.