Is there the ability to sue a manufacturer for a defective product?

In Washington, it is possible to sue a manufacturer for a defective product. This is regulated by the state’s Product Liability Act. The law holds manufacturers accountable for damages caused by the product’s defective design, manufacturing, or marketing. In other words, if an individual has suffered injury or other losses due to a defective product, he or she may be eligible to recover damages from the manufacturer. In order to sue a manufacturer for a defective product, the plaintiff (injured party) must prove that the product was defective and that it was the proximate cause of damages. It is generally not enough to simply show that the product malfunctioned; the injured party must be able to prove that the product was defective when it left the manufacturer’s hands. Additionally, the plaintiff must prove that the defective product directly and proximately caused the damages that he or she suffered. In Washington, product liability cases must be brought within three years of when the injury occurred. This time limit is known as the statute of limitations and can be extended in some cases. Generally, however, it is important to seek legal help soon after an injury related to a defective product has occurred in order to maximize a person’s chances of recovering damages from a manufacturer.

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