Products liability
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-003948
The legal responsibility of manufacturers, distributors, and retailers for harm caused by defective goods. This field of law protects consumers from unsafe products by allowing them to seek compensation for injuries. Claims can be based on manufacturing flaws, design flaws, or insufficient instructions or warnings, as defined by state statutes and common law.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-003948 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
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