Product liability claims arise when a consumer is injured or their property is damaged due to a defective product. These claims can be brought against manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, or retailers. Product liability claims can be based on negligence, strict liability, or breach of warranty.
Product liability claims are important because they help to ensure that consumers are compensated for their injuries and that manufacturers are held accountable for producing defective products. Product liability claims also help to deter manufacturers from producing unsafe products and encourage them to take steps to improve product safety. Historically, product liability claims have been used to hold manufacturers accountable for injuries caused by defective products, such as the Ford Pinto case in the 1970s.