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

It made multiple allegations against OpenAI including deceptive and unfair trade practices, negligence, violating product liability laws, fraudulent misrepresentation and causing a public nuisance.

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

Critics of the product liability argue that the product design and content it delivers cannot be separated.

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