Common Defenses Raised by Defendants
Product liability is a strict liability offense in Texas. In other words, a defendant can be held liable regardless of their intent or mental state when they committed the crime. Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 82, a defendant is strictly liable if a defective product led to harm.
Defendants in product liability cases often do their best to avoid paying these expensive claims. Accordingly, most will assert a defense against a product liability claim. These defenses include alleging the victim caused their injury by modifying the product or incorrectly identified the supplier of the alleged defective product.
Large companies may use various means to avoid payouts in liability claims, but a prudent Wylie product liability attorney in the area could help an injured party obtain the outcome they desire.