Product Liability Law

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Product liability law involves a range of issues related to whether an item sold by a company is inherently dangerous or otherwise defective. Beyond this, product liability law will not impose damages against a company unless the plaintiff can also show that the injury he or she suffered was related to the particular defect or inherently dangerous nature of the item. Lawyers who defend companies often allege that the item was used improperly or against the printed instructions for its use. Many case of this nature end up as large class action lawsuits with many plaintiffs.

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What is "strict product liability"?
Some persons or companies may be held “strictly liable” for certain activities that harm others, even if they have not acted negligently or with wrongful intent. Under this theory, a … more
What is a class action lawsuit?
A class action is a case brought against a company whose actions have damaged many people in a similar way. If the case results in a successful recovery, either through settlement or trial, all … more

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