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

In South Carolina, a manufacturer that sells a defective product is typically liable for any damages caused by the product. This is known as a products liability law. Generally, a manufacturer is liable for a product they did not manufacture but only sold if the manufacturer either had a duty to inspect the product or if the product was in a "defective condition" when the manufacturer sold it. If a manufacturer has a duty to inspect the product, it means that the manufacturer must have taken reasonable steps to inspect it for potential hazards or defects before they sold it. If the manufacturer failed in this duty, then they may be held liable for any damages caused by the product. On the other hand, if the product was already in a "defective condition" when the manufacturer sold it, then they may also be held liable even if they did not personally manufacture the product. This means that if the product was inherently dangerous or was made with a design flaw, the manufacturer that sold it is responsible for any harm that comes from using the product. In short, a manufacturer in South Carolina could be liable for any damages caused by a product they sold even if the product was not manufactured by them. To defend themselves from a products liability lawsuit, the manufacturer must be able to prove that they did not have a duty to inspect the product, and that the product was not in a "defective condition" when they sold it.

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