What remedies are available to a plaintiff in a product liability case?

In a product liability case in Maryland, a plaintiff may be entitled to several remedies. Generally, these remedies are either compensatory or punitive. Compensatory damages are meant to compensate the plaintiff for losses suffered due to the dangerous or defective product. This includes medical costs, pain and suffering, lost wages, etc. Punitive damages are intended to punish the manufacturer of the dangerous or defective product. Punitive damages are usually awarded when the manufacturer of the product acted recklessly or knowingly put consumers at risk. In addition to compensatory and punitive damages, a plaintiff may also seek an injunction in a product liability case. An injunction is a court order which directs a manufacturer to either stop selling an unsafe product or recall a defective one. The remedies available to a plaintiff in a product liability case depend largely on the facts of the case and the type of claim being made. It should also be noted that the plaintiff must prove both that the product was defective and that it caused them harm in order to be successful in their case.

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