Products Liability

Pronunciation: PROD-ukts ly-uh-BIL-i-tee

Torts › Strict Liability

Definition

Liability of manufacturers and sellers for defective products that cause injury. Can be based on strict liability, negligence, or breach of warranty. Plaintiff must prove product was defective when it left defendant's control.

Related terms

• Strict Liability — Liability without fault. Defendant is liable regardless of intent or negligence if they engage in certain abnormally dangerous…
• Negligence — A tort based on the defendant's failure to exercise reasonable care, resulting in harm to the plaintiff. Negligence…

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