Asked by Megan Green on Jun 18, 2024

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Under the current law, which entities may be sued in product liability actions?

A) Retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers.
B) Retailers but not manufacturers.
C) Wholesalers but not retailers.
D) Retailers and manufacturers but not wholesalers.
E) Manufacturers.

Product Liability Actions

Legal proceedings initiated by consumers against manufacturers or sellers for damages caused by defective or unsafe products.

Retailers

Businesses that sell goods or commodities directly to consumers, typically in small quantities.

Wholesalers

Businesses that buy goods in large quantities from manufacturers and then sell them in smaller amounts to retailers or other businesses.

  • Gain insight into the notion of strict product liability and its enforcement among the various stakeholders in the supply chain.
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elias ndong abaga abagaJun 19, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers can all be sued in product liability actions because they are part of the distribution chain of a product. This allows consumers to seek compensation for damages caused by defective products from any party involved in the product's distribution.