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Product Liability Have You Been Injured by a Defective Product?

Products Liability law in California is complex, and involves issues of negligence, strict liability and breach of warranty.

Under California negligence laws, product designers, manufacturers and suppliers have a certain duty of “reasonable care” to consumers. Those who design and distribute such products for consumer use have a responsibility not only to provide a safe product, but also to identify potential product safety issues which could lead to harm to their consumers.

Product manufacturers can also be held “strictly liable” for product design and manufacturing defects, or for failure to provide sufficient instructions and/or warnings of potential safety hazards. Under California law, an injured consumer may hold a designer/manufacturer responsible under strict liability if:

• • A defect in the product caused the accident
• • He or she was using the product in a manner consistent with the way it was meant to be used
• • The product was not substantially changed between the time it left the seller or manufacturer’s hands and the time it reached the plaintiff

Some products liability cases may also involve a breach of warranty. Under California Law, products on the market are subject to “implied warranties.” Such warranties assume that the product is safe and free from defects.

If you believe that you may have suffered an injury due to a defective or dangerous product, contact Bob Huber to discuss your options and rights under California product liability laws. 805-583-5400

 

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