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

In Washington, a manufacturer may be liable for products they did not manufacture but only sold. Generally, the manufacturer is held liable for any injuries or damages caused by a product they sold if the product was defective in some way, such as having an inadequate warning label or design flaws. A manufacturer can also be considered liable under the doctrine of strict products liability. This means that even if the manufacturer did not manufacture the product, they can still be held liable if it is found that the product contained an inherent defect or was not properly inspected before it was sold. Under this doctrine, the manufacturer is considered to be responsible for any and all damages caused by the product, even if it was not manufactured by them. When determining liability for a product not manufactured by the manufacturer, courts may also consider whether the manufacturer had sufficient control over the sale of the product. If the manufacturer had full control over the process of selecting, labeling, and selling the product, they may be held liable for any defects and damages caused by it, regardless of who actually manufactured it. In short, it is possible for a manufacturer to be held liable for products they did not manufacture but only sold in Washington, depending on the circumstances. The manufacturer’s degree of control over the product will be considered when making a determination of liability. If there is evidence of an inherent defect or a lack of proper inspection, the manufacturer may be held liable for any damages and injuries caused by the product.

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