Asked by Mariela Nieto on May 23, 2024

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Explain three ways in which a product can be deemed defective or dangerous under strict product liability and provide an example of each.

Strict Product Liability

A legal doctrine holding manufacturers and sellers accountable for distributing products that are defective, making them liable for any resulting injuries.

Defective

Having flaws or faults impairing functionality or safety, often leading to the failure of a product to meet acceptable standards.

Dangerous

Having the potential to cause harm, injury, or adverse effects to individuals or property.

  • Identify and explain the criteria for product defects under strict product liability.
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Amisha KumarMay 26, 2024
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A product can be defective or dangerous under strict product liability if it has a design defect,a manufacturing defect,or it contains inadequate warnings.  Design defects occur when the design of a product is faulty.  The Ford Pinto case is an example of this because the engineers at Ford designed the car in such a way that made the care more likely to catch fire in rear end collisions.  Manufacturing defects arise when products are designed properly,but are not made correctly,such as when a component in a car is improperly assembled.  An example of an inadequate product warning was presented in the Levine v.Wyeth case,in which the warning that accompanied the pharmaceutical drug was not specific enough regarding the potential danger facing patients who received the drug via the IV push method.