United States

Greenman v Yuba Power Products Inc

59 Cal.2d 57 (1963)

JurisdictionUnited States

Year1963

Statusunclear

Key Principle

A manufacturer is strictly liable in tort when it places a defective product on the market knowing it will be used without inspection, and the product proves to have a defect causing injury.

Area of Law

tort

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