Navigating Florida's Products Liability Law: Defective Products, Warnings and the Pursuit of Justice
Products liability law plays a crucial role in protecting consumers from dangerous and defective products. In Florida, the legal framework governing products liability is multifaceted, encompassing strict liability, negligence and breach of warranty claims. As technology advances, consumer products have grown increasingly complex, making them potentially more confusing and hazardous.
December 19, 2024 at 10:30 AM
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By Bernardo Pimentel II
Products liability law plays a crucial role in protecting consumers from dangerous and defective products. In Florida, the legal framework governing products liability is multifaceted, encompassing strict liability, negligence and breach of warranty claims. As technology advances, consumer products have grown increasingly complex, making them potentially more confusing and hazardous. Consequently, Florida courts are frequently confronted with issues involving product defects, inadequate warnings, and faulty instructions, which pose significant risks of injury or even death. This article explores Florida’s products liability landscape, focusing on the types of claims that can be brought, the concept of strict liability, and the nuances surrounding warnings and instructions.
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