What is a warning label defense?

A warning label defense is a type of defense used in cases involving dangerous products laws in North Carolina. This type of defense can be used when a product manufacturer has provided an appropriate warning label for the product in question. The warning label defense fundamentally states that the product manufacturer is not liable for damages caused by their product if they have given the appropriate warning label for the product. In order for a product manufacturer to take advantage of the warning label defense, the warning label must meet specific criteria. That is, the warning label must adequately and accurately describe the potential danger of using the product, as well as any risk associated with using the product. Additionally, the warning label must be clear and easily understood, and it must be placed in a location on the product where it is visible and legible to the consumer. If the product manufacturer can demonstrate that they have provided a warning label that meets these criteria, then they may have a valid warning label defense. This defense may prove successful in exempting the product manufacturer from liability in a dangerous products cases in North Carolina.

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