product liability
Definition
General liability or obligation of a producer (or supplier) of a good or service to make restitution for loss associated with its use, such as personal injury or property damage. Commonly, the aggrieved party does not have to prove that the producer (or supplier) was negligent because the fault is inherent to the item. See also absolute liability.
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product liability is in the Corporate, Commercial, & General Law and Industries, Manufacturing, & Technology subjects.
product liability appears in the definition of the following term: doctrine of foreseeability
product liability appears in these other term: product liability insurance
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