How does a plaintiff prove causation in a product liability case?

In order to prove causation in a product liability case in California, a plaintiff must prove that the product in question was the direct cause of the injury or harm. To do this, a plaintiff typically must provide evidence that the product was defective or that the manufacturer or seller failed to adequately warn consumers of potential hazard associated with the product. Defects can include manufacturing errors or design flaws that make a product dangerous or not fit for its intended use. In these cases, the plaintiff must show that the product was defective at the time it left the hands of the manufacturer or seller. The plaintiff must show that the defect was the direct cause of the injury or damage that was suffered. In cases of inadequate warning of potential hazards associated with a product, the plaintiff must prove that the manufacturer or seller failed to provide adequate warnings or instructions on how to use the product safely. The plaintiff must also prove that the lack of warning caused their injury or damage. Finally, the plaintiff must show that the injury or damage was the direct result of the defect or lack of warning. Generally, this requires evidence that the defendant knew or should have known of the potential dangers associated with the product, and that they failed to either fix or warn of the potential hazard. Without proof of causation, a plaintiff will not be able to bring a successful product liability claim.

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