Component Part Manufacturer

Pronunciation: kum-POH-nent PART man-yoo-FAK-cher-er

Torts › Products Liability

Definition

Supplier of component part generally not liable if component not defective and incorporated into final product per specifications. If component itself defective, component maker liable. If final product defective due to integration of non-defective component, final assembler liable, not component maker. Component maker may have duty to warn final assembler of risks.

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