Section 402A (strict liability in tort)

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:law
gptkbp:adoptedBy gptkb:American_Law_Institute
1965
gptkbp:appliesTo manufacturers
distributors
sellers
products liability
gptkbp:basisFor consumer protection in product cases
gptkbp:citation gptkb:Greenman_v._Yuba_Power_Products,_Inc.
gptkbp:compatibleWith services
used goods
proof of negligence
gptkbp:establishes strict liability for defective products
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Section 402A (strict liability in tort)
gptkbp:influenced modern products liability law
state tort law in the United States
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Restatement_(Second)_of_Torts
gptkbp:providesRemedies injury caused by defective product
gptkbp:requires seller engaged in business of selling product
product sold in defective condition unreasonably dangerous
product reaches consumer without substantial change
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Restatement_(Second)_of_the_Law
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7