As just an example, product liability claims include the manufacture of dangerous products from prescription drugs, dangerous equipment such as lawnmowers, asbestos, defects in the design of cars and/or seat belts, poorly designed infant seats, improperly manufactured and designed hospital beds and side rails.
Product liability is considered to be a “strict liability” offense. What that means is that it does not matter if the defendant is negligent or not. If there is a defect in the product, and that defect causes harm, the defendant is legally liable.