product liability

American  

noun

1. the responsibility of a manufacturer for injury or loss caused by its product.

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product liability British  

noun

1. the liability to the public of a manufacturer or trader for selling a faulty product

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Etymology

Origin of product liability

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

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product liability

Tech companies have long argued they are not responsible for user-generated content, but product liability cases involving design choices appear to be gaining traction.

From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026

It can reaffirm that product liability requires a defective product or inadequate warning—not judicial oversight of R&D timelines.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 5, 2026

In part, this case also employed the product liability strategy.

From Salon ● Apr. 16, 2026

The jury found Color Marble liable for negligence — as it did Caesarstone USA and Cambria — but did not deem it liable for other claims for product liability as it had for those firms.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2024

The farm bill, transportation policy, product liability reform, enterprise zones.

From State of the Union Address by Bush, George