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Some famous examples of product liability claims include the General Motors class-action lawsuit, the RoundUp weed killer lawsuit, and the Big Tobacco lawsuit. Common dangerous products that can result in product liability claims include fireworks, highchairs, pharmaceutical drugs, and defective medical products.
Can You Sue a Company for a Defective Product? If you were injured by a defective product, then yes, you can sue the responsible parties here in California. It doesn't matter whether you were the buyer of the product or not. You can even sue if you were not the person using the product.
With regard to products liability, a defendant is liable when the plaintiff proves that the product is defective, regardless of the defendant's intent. It is irrelevant whether the manufacturer or supplier exercised great care; if there is a defect in the product that causes harm, he or she will be liable for it.
Generally, to prove product liability you must prove that an inherent defect or misinformation within the product caused the damages claimed. In other words, the plaintiff must prove that the product was inherently defective and that the defect in the product has caused injury or damage.
A product defect is any characteristic of a product which hinders its usability for the purpose for which it was designed and manufactured. Product defects arise most prominently in legal contexts regarding product safety, where the term is applied to "anything that renders the product not reasonably safe".
To be eligible for compensation, you must show that the product was flawed, that the flaw existed throughout the distribution process, that you used the product properly, and that the flaw caused injuries or property damage.
Reporting Consumer Products Begin by filing a report at .SaferProducts or call their hotline at (800) 638-2772. They will ask you to provide detailed information about the product, the incident, and, whenever possible, photographs of the defective item.