Who May be Liable in a Product Liability Claim?
When someone is injured by a defective product, they may be able to make a product liability claim. Product liability can be based on defective design, defective manufacturing, or a failure to warn about the hazards of using a product. Sometimes it can be difficult to determine who to hold liable for injuries caused by a defective product. Under the theory of strict liability, any party in the chain of commerce may be held liable in a product liability claim. This includes: Manufacturer The chain of commerce usually begins with the manufacturer of a product. It may seem obvious that the Read more