product liability insurance definition
Product liability insurance protects a business against claims or suits arising from the manufacture or sale of products. The products may be food, machines, medicines or other goods sold to businesses or the public. Product liability insurance covers the manufacturer's or seller's liability for bodily injury or property damage sustained by a third party due to a defect or malfunction of the product. The injured third party may be a buyer or user of the product, or even a bystander. There are three basic types of product liability claims: Manufacturing or Production Flaws Claims alleging that some phase of the production process created a defect in the final product that was unreasonably hazardous.