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Manufacturing Defect
When one particular product out of many like products has a flaw that makes it unreasonably dangerous, it is said to have a manufacturing defect.
Seller
A person who sells or contracts to sell goods. UCC 2-103(1)(d)
Online Pharmacies
If an online pharmacy requires you to waive your legal rights in order to do business with it, reconsider your purchase. A waiver of liability should not be necessary to receive your drugs.
US CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, they monitor products and issue recalls
Asbestos or other asbestos-containing products
Products that have liability lawsuits and Class action lawsuits, asbestos is considered dangerous to your health. This product is heavily regulated for use and removal.
Unjust Enrichment
The general principle of unjust enrichment is that one person should not be able unjustly to enrich himself at the expense of another.
Comparative/Contributory Negligence
If you are partially or wholly at fault, or you caused your own injuries, you may not be able to recover any compensation.
Product Safety Recalls
Sometimes sale of the item is banned. A manufacturer may establish a recall program that asks consumers to return the defective item for replacement or repair.
Inadequate Warning
Manufacturers not only have a duty to warn, but they may also have to recall a defective product that is already on store shelves. Federal law makes it mandatory to recall certain products, like cars and toys.
Negligence
Negligence occurs when someone breaches some sort of duty to another person, causing some kind of injury to that person.
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