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Kim v. Toyota Motor Corp.

Ruling by

Leondra R. Kruger

Lower Court

Los Angeles County Superior Court

concurring Judge(s)

William S. Dato
For purposes of helping jury decide 'risk-benefit' strict liability design defect test, evidence of industry custom may be admissible where it is shown to be relevant to at least one element of the test.



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