What type of buyer can bring a defective products claim?

In Washington, any buyer of a product that has a defect can bring a defective products claim. This includes consumers who bought a product for their own use, businesses that bought the product for their own use or to resell, and people who purchase a product as a gift. A defective products claim should be brought against the manufacturer of the product, the wholesaler or distributor, or the retailer if they were the one that sold the product to the buyer. The claim should include information that details the defect or malfunction of the product, how the buyer was injured or suffered a loss due to the defect, and the amount of money that the buyer is seeking from the defendant. The buyer must typically prove that the product was defective, that the defect caused the injury or loss, and that the defendant was at fault in some way. The buyer must also show that they have suffered a loss due to the defect. This can mean that the buyer had to pay for medical bills, replace the product, or that the buyer lost money due to the product being unable to serve its intended purpose. In Washington, buyers of defective products should look to the Washington Product Liability Act to determine what kind of damages or relief they may be able to seek from the person or organization responsible for the product’s defect.

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