Strict Products Liability

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

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Definition

Liability without fault for harm caused by defective product. Seller engaged in business of selling such products liable if product defective when left seller's control. No privity required between plaintiff and defendant. Defendant need not be negligent. Three types: manufacturing defect, design defect, failure to warn.

Related terms

• Manufacturing Defect — Product that departs from its intended design even though all care was exercised. Product differs from manufacturer's specifications…
• Design Defect — Product designed in a way that makes it unreasonably dangerous even when manufactured as intended. Two tests: consumer…
• Failure to Warn — Product has inadequate instructions or warnings about non-obvious risks. Duty to warn of dangers not obvious to ordinary…

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