Who can be held liable in a product liability case?

In a product liability case in Maryland, anyone from a manufacturer to a retail store to the person who designed the product can be held liable. Generally speaking, the manufacturer of the product is the primary liable party. In order to bring a product liability claim against a manufacturer, the claimant must prove that the product was defective in some way and that this defect caused their injury. If the defect was a design flaw, the designer of the product or the manufacturer who failed to correct it can be held liable. In addition, retailers or distributors can be held liable for an injury caused by a defective product. This is because they are responsible for selling the product to consumers and ensuring it is safe for use. If a retailer or distributor is aware of a defect in a product, they have a legal duty to warn customers of the potential danger. If a retailer or distributor fails to do this, they can be held liable for any injuries caused by the product. Finally, a wholesaler or suppliers who supplied the raw materials for the product could also be held liable if they supplied defective materials or failed to warn the manufacturer of potential dangers. In short, anyone in the chain of responsibility for producing and selling a product can be held liable for any injuries caused by it. It is important for consumers to take legal action against any liable parties if they have been injured as a result of a defective product.

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