Product Liability (CPA 1987)

Question 1

S.1.(2)

Answer 1

Any goods including electricity and components within a product

Question 2

A v National Blood Authority

Answer 2

Product: even blood is a product

Question 3

S.2.(2).(a)

Answer 3

A producer can be manufacturer

Question 4

Bogle v McDonald’s

Answer 4

Manufacturer of the Product

Question 5

S.3

Answer 5

Defect factors: time of supply, instructions, expectations.

Not what someone would expect

Question 6

Richardson v LRC

Answer 6

Defect: Instructions can be a factor

Question 7

S.4

Answer 7

Defence factors: Developmental risk factors, non supply.

E) Must prove there was a defect

Question 8

Abouzaid v Mothercare

Answer 8

Defence: Developmental risk factors

Question 9

S.5

Answer 9

Damages can be claimed
I) death
ii) damage to property and land over £275

Question 10

Muirhead v Industrial Estate

Answer 10

Damages: can only claim for product

Question 11

S.6

Answer 11

Contributory negligence can be a factor, lower remedies

Question 12

Brannon v Airtours

Answer 12

C. Negligence: made injuries worse

Question 13

CPA 1986

Answer 13

An act that imposes strict liability for defective goods as an alternative to negligence