Civil Litigation,
California Courts of Appeal
Apr. 24, 2014
Ruling refines use of product liability doctrine
A recent decision helps to define the scope of the "component parts doctrine" used in product liability actions. By Craig A. Roeb and Zachary P. Marks
Craig A. Roeb
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Chapman, Glucksman, Dean, Roeb & Barger APC
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Los Angeles , CA 90064
Email: croeb@cgdrblaw.com
Loyola Law School; Los Angeles CA
While a component parts manufacturer may not be sued under a theory of strict liability for a finished product that merely incorporates its component, what if the injury stems from the intended use of a component product that is itself known to be hazardous? On March 21, in Ramos v. Brenntag Specialties, 2014 DJDAR 3597, the 2nd District Court of Appeal considered this scenario and concluded that a valid claim is asserted where the defendant knew or should have known of the hazard...
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