The concept of strict liability in tort is comparatively new to American common law. During the early 1960s American courts began holding that, since sellers are in the best position to discern the risks associated with their products, such sellers should bear the costs of injuries caused by any defect in their products. Consequently, courts in many states today allow recovery for injury caused by a defective product under the strict liability theory, without demonstrating fault or negligence on the seller’s part. Contact an experienced Bibb County, Georgia strict liability attorney to know if you have a claim under strict liability theory. An individual who sells any product in a defective condition unreasonably dangerous to the user is responsible for physical harm thereby caused to the ultimate user, or to his property, when the seller is engaged in the business of selling the product; and the product is expected to and does reach the user without significant change. This applies even though the seller has exercised all possible care in the preparation and sale of the product; and the user has not bought the product from or entered into any contractual obligation with the seller.
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