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 part, this case also employed the product liability strategy.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

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 • Jun. 23, 2025

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 question of how much responsibility online platforms like Amazon have when something goes wrong is still unsettled, according to several experts who study product safety and product liability.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 14, 2024

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

From State of the Union Address by Bush, George