Is a manufacturer liable for products they did not manufacture but only sold?

In Florida, a manufacturer may be liable for products they did not manufacture, but only sold. This is known as strict products liability, which is a legal principle that holds manufacturers, sellers, and distributors liable for any injuries caused by a product, regardless of how careful they were in its manufacture, selection, or sale. In Florida, strict products liability applies to three different types of parties. First, it applies to the manufacturer of the product. This means that if a product is defective and causes an injury, the manufacturer can be held liable. Second, it applies to the seller of the product. This means that if the seller knew or should have known that the product was defective and could cause injury, they can be held liable. Lastly, strict products liability also applies to distributors of the product. This means that if the distributor should have been aware that a product was defective and could cause injury, they can be held liable. It is important to note that in order to be liable under strict products liability, the product must have been defective when it left the manufacturer’s hands. The manufacturer, seller, or distributor must have been aware of the defect, or should have been aware of the defect, at the time of sale. If the product was altered or misused after it was sold, the manufacturer may not be liable.

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