What is a breach of warranty in defective products law?
A breach of warranty in defective products law is when a manufacturer or seller fails to provide a product that meets the warranties written into their contract with the customer. This means the product does not hold up to the stated promises, or does not meet the customer’s expectations when they purchased it. In Pennsylvania, the implied warranty of merchantability requires that a product be fit for the purpose for which it was purchased, and it must be of average quality. If the customer discovers a defect in the product that causes it to be unsuitable, this is considered a breach of warranty. A breach of warranty also applies if the product does not meet the specifications as promised by the seller, or if it does not function correctly. When a customer files a breach of warranty suit in Pennsylvania, they must prove that the product was defective or not suitable for the purpose it was purchased for. The customer must also prove that the breach of warranty was a proximate cause of the harm they experienced due to the product. This means they must demonstrate that the defect caused the harm they experienced, and that the seller or the manufacturer were responsible for providing a defective product or failing to meet the stated warranty.
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