Product Liability
Jun. 3, 2010
Component Parts Defense: Who's Protected?
Carolin Shining of Paul and Hanley argues in support of California's long tradition of requiring judicial consideration of all relevant factors involved in a strict liability analysis.
Recently, four different California appellate divisions have split on whether or not the "component parts defense" immunizes manufacturers of industrial equipment from strict liability. Three panels have approved this defense: Taylor v. Elliott Turbomachinery, 171 Cal.App.4th 564 (1st District, Div. 5, Feb. 25, 2009); Merrill v. Leslie Controls Inc. 179 Cal. App. 4th 262 (2nd Dist., Div. 3, Nov.17, 2009); and ...
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