product liability

noun

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

product liability

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of product liability¹

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

Tom Longstaff, a partner and head of product liability at KP Law, said hundreds of veterans had joined the UK claim and thousands more had damaged hearing because of ear plugs that "don't work".

From BBC

The case was brought by Bradley/Grombacher, a Westlake Village firm, and Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz, a personal injury and product liability firm in Pensacola, Fla., that has handled mass tort cases and represented homeowners suing insurers over hurricane claims.

From Los Angeles Times

Coyote finally decides to hire a lawyer to take the Acme Corp. to court for product liability, such as faulty rocket skates and defective aerial bombs.

From Los Angeles Times

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

But legal experts warn the legislation could have broader consequences — extending to any product liability claim or, in Iowa’s case, providing immunity from lawsuits of any kind.

From Seattle Times