Product Liability
/ˈprɒdʌkt lɪəˈbɪləti/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal responsibility of a manufacturer or seller for injuries caused by a defective product.
The company faced product liability claims after the faulty appliance injured several consumers.
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Commentary
Product liability often involves strict liability but can also be based on negligence or breach of warranty theories; drafting claims requires careful identification of defect types and causation.
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