Fourth DCA Adopts Risk-Utility Test as the Standard for Some Design Defect Claims
By EsqSocial Corporation 04/01/21
Recently, the Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal opened the door to moving away from the consumer expectations test and adopting the risk-utility test for strict liability design defect claims involving complex products. While the decision is limited, it is a significant move that could help pave the way for applying the risk-utility test......
By: Rumberger | Kirk