In determining liability, the amount of damages a plaintiff causes to himself are subtracted from the amount of damages suffered by a plaintiff, and only the remainder is recoverable from the defendant. Under the theory of strict liability, one is liable, without fault, for injuries caused by one's acts. Only certain types of activities give rise to strict liability. How Product Liability Law Developed The concept of privity Supplier Manufacturer Wholesaler Retailer Buyer Donee Winterbottom v. Escola v. Coca Cola Bottling Co.
Product is in defective when the defendant sells it.
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