Product Liability
At Zayouna Law Firm, we really take the time and go the extra step to get personally acquainted with our clients and their situations.
We act for manufacturers, retailers, suppliers, owners
Typical Clients
and individuals in a wide range of product liability disputes, and across many different industry sectors and product groups.
- A Canadian or US manufacturer, or
- A Canadian wholesaler for a product manufactured in Europe or China.
A TRUSTED RECORD
OF ADVOCACY AND RESULTS
A TRUSTED RECORD
OF ADVOCACY AND RESULTS
Product groups we have experience in:
- Automotive,
- Medical/dental equipment,
- Electrical devices,
- Residential and commercial lighting,
- Elevating devices,
- Plumbing systems, fixtures, and ceramics, and Mechanical systems and components.
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If you have any questions and would like to schedule a call with our legal team for a FREE no-obligation consultation, contact us now. During this call, you can ask any questions as it relates to your accident and/or claim and we’ll discuss your options and possible outcomes.
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Product Liability Lawyer Toronto
At Zayouna Law Firm, we really take the time and go the extra step to get personally acquainted with our clients and their situations.
Product Liability Lawyer Burlington
At Zayouna Law Firm, we really take the time and go the extra step to get personally acquainted with our clients and their situations.
Product Liability Lawyer Ontario
At Zayouna Law Firm, we really take the time and go the extra step to get personally acquainted with our clients and their situations.
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Common Questions About Product Liability
What has to be proved in a product liability claim?
That the product was defective in its manufacture, its design, or the warnings that came with it, and that the defect caused the injury. Canadian claims are generally framed in negligence rather than strict liability, which means the plaintiff has to show a failure of reasonable care somewhere in the chain.
Who can be named, the manufacturer or the retailer?
Often several parties at once: manufacturer, component supplier, distributor and retailer. Plaintiffs typically name broadly and let the parties sort out contribution between themselves, which is why supply agreements and indemnity clauses matter well before any claim arrives.
What is a duty to warn?
The obligation to tell users about dangers that aren’t obvious from ordinary use, in language and placement that actually reaches them. It’s a continuing duty, so information learned after a product ships can create an obligation to warn existing customers. Many defensible products lose on their warnings.
What records matter most in a defence?
Design and testing files, quality control and batch records, the instructions and warnings as supplied, complaint and incident logs, and any recall or corrective action history. These get requested early and their absence is more damaging than their contents usually are.
How long do we have to respond to a claim?
Court deadlines are short once a claim is served, and notifying your insurer promptly is usually a condition of coverage. Contact the firm. The limitation period for the plaintiff is generally two years from discovery, which in product cases can start well after the sale.
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