Producer Liability
/ˈproʊˌdusər ˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal responsibility of a manufacturer or creator for harm caused by defects or negligence in their products.
The company faced producer liability for injuries caused by its defective machinery.
- (n.) Liability imposed on producers under strict product liability laws regardless of fault or negligence.
Under strict liability rules, producer liability applies even if the producer exercised all possible care.
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- producer liability
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Commentary
Producer liability often overlaps with product liability but specifically emphasizes the producer's role; drafters should clarify if referring to fault-based or strict liability.
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