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When a vendor or manufacturer makes a product, they have a legal duty to ensure it is safe for consumers. This responsibility is called product liability. If a product is defective, the manufacturer or seller can be held responsible for any harm it causes. If it is shown that the manufacturer or seller was negligent in the design, production, or distribution of the product, the consumer may be entitled to compensation for resulting injuries or damages.

Product liability laws differ from state to state. In Georgia, a plaintiff must show that the defendant designed, manufactured, distributed, or sold a defective product. This could include anything from a faulty auto part to contaminated food. The plaintiff also needs to prove that using the defective product caused harm, often with evidence such as medical bills or lost income. In court, the judge will review the claims and consider whether the defendant acted negligently, recklessly, or intentionally.

Under Georgia law, manufacturers are required to include proper warnings on their products, and failing to do so can lead to a lawsuit if it causes injury. On the defense side, the manufacturer’s legal team may examine whether the plaintiff misused the product, whether the injuries are legitimate, or whether the product was actually defective.