Products Liability

“Products liability” refers to the area of law in which manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, retailers, and others who make products available to the public are held responsible for the injuries those products may cause.

Although the word “product” has broad connotations, products liability as an area of law is traditionally limited to products in the form of tangible personal property.

Examples of Products Liability Cases:

• Defective Car Seats for Children
• Tobacco
• Crane
• Tires
• Tree Stand
• Ladders
• Utilities
• Jacks

Examples of Pharmaceutical/Medical Devices Cases:

• Vioxx
• Digitek
• Panacryl Sutures