Products Liability

The product liability unit introduces the origins of product liability as well as the legal evolution of its concept. Significant terms are defined as the relevant legislation is introduced. Theories of recovery, such as negligence and breach of warranty are discussed along with their origins and their respective requirements for evidentiary proof. Definitions of consumer goods and common themes often found in product liability cases are also offered. Standards of responsibility for manufacturers and sellers are enumerated in terms of the legal definition of care. The concepts of proximate cause and privity of contract are considered in some detail. Finally, examples of court cases illustrative of these issues are provided throughout the text.