Product liability claims can extend well beyond the manufacturer of a product. The parties that can be held liable for injuries caused by defective products or failures to warn include the:
- Manufacturer
- Manufacturer of a component, or single piece of the product
- Assembler, or installer
- Wholesaler
- Retail store that sold the product
What Did the Other Teen Do, Allegedly?
The teen that is being sued for negligence is alleged to have encouraged the two other teens to play with the sword so that she could film it for social media. The lawsuit claims she choreographed the stunt, and induced the boys to act by the lure of “Instagram or Snapchat notoriety.”
Under a negligence theory, when a person induces or encourages others to act, they can be held liable for injuries if that encouragement was malicious, reckless, or otherwise ill-advised. Additionally, if the end result is fatal, or rises to the level of criminality, criminal charges can be pursued.
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- Is It Legal to Carry a Sword in Public? (FindLaw Blotter)
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