Question 1

If I didn’t purchase the product can I still file a claim?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Any person injured by a defect in a product can file suit in California, regardless of whether he or she is an actual purchaser.

Question 2

What if I was partly responsible for the injury?

Accepted Answer

California follows a comparative negligence rule, which enables you to recover some damages even if they are reduced by your own percentage of fault.

Question 3

Are online markets like Amazon responsible for defective products sold by third parties?

Accepted Answer

California courts have ruled that online marketplaces can be liable for defective products sold by third-party vendors.

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