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

In product liability suits, plaintiffs typically seek to hold product makers responsible for failing to warn them of a known danger.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2026

Lawyers for the claimants estimate damages sought in the UK could extend to hundreds of millions of pounds and that the claim could become the largest product liability case in British history.

From BBC • Oct. 15, 2025

He started that firm after building a reputation as a top attorney in Nevada personal injury, product liability, negligence and insurance cases.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 15, 2024

In a society where every product liability warning reflects a tale of misuse, either intentional or not, AI has the power to take those conversations to a different level.

From Washington Times • Dec. 24, 2023

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

From State of the Union Address by Bush, George