What is the liability of a seller or distributor of a product?

In South Carolina, under dangerous products laws, sellers and distributors of a product can be held liable for any harm caused by their product. The seller or distributor will be held responsible for making sure that the product is safe and of good quality, and if it is found to be faulty or dangerous, they may be liable for any physical, financial, or emotional damage caused. Sellers and distributors are not usually liable for faults that are outside of their control, such as a manufacturing defect, but they may still be held responsible for issues that they should have been aware of. This can include defects that were known by the seller or distributor prior to the sale, but that weren’t disclosed to the customer. Sellers and distributors may also be held liable if they fail to provide proper warnings about the risks associated with using the product. If a customer suffers an injury or material damage due to using the product, and there were no warnings on the packaging, the seller or distributor may be held liable. Ultimately, the level of liability for the seller or distributor of a product depends on the specific circumstances of each case. If the seller or distributor is found to have been negligent or have failed to take reasonable care, they may be liable for any damage caused.

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