What liability do sellers have for products they provide?

In California, sellers of products generally have a responsibility to provide products that are safe for use. Under the laws of products liability, if a product is found to be defective, dangerous, or unsafe, sellers can be held liable for any injuries or damage caused by the product. For example, if a consumer is injured by a product that was either manufactured with a defect or inadequately labeled, then the seller and those in the chain of manufacture and distribution may be liable for the damages. For this reason, it is important for sellers to have adequate insurance coverage in place to cover any potential claims and damages. In addition to liability arising from defects in the product, sellers can also be liable for negligence in cases where they failed to use reasonable care in the design and manufacture of the product or failed to warn a user of potential dangers associated with the product. In such cases, the injured individual must show that the seller knew or should have known of the danger and failed to act in a reasonable manner. In cases where a seller is found to be liable for a defective product, he or she may be responsible for any medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and cognitive impairment caused by the product. In addition, the seller may also be liable for punitive damages, which are intended to punish the seller for his or her negligence.

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