Defective Products and Strict Liability
In personal injury law, the fault concept in strict liability states that manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of defective products may be liable to any victim of injury from the product. The concept applies regardless of whether the defendant addressed every possible means to ensure the product defect didn’t happen. When finding the fault for an injury, the defendant’s conduct will not matter under strict liability. While the legal concept may appear simple in theory, the strict liability rule may become complicated, especially when it comes to its exceptions. The following is a guide to help you grasp the concept deeper … Read more