Product liability law is a legal field that involves the protection of consumers from dangerous products. Product liability law is designed to not only compensate victims of a dangerous product but also to deter companies from making unsafe products.
A product liability lawsuit refers to the legal action taken by a consumer to hold the manufacturer of a product liable for the harm caused by the manufacture, distribution, or marketing of that product. The plaintiff must prove that a defect in the product was present when it was sold to the public and that a foreseeable risk of harm existed.