All Parties in the Chain of Distribution of a Defective

question 22

True/False

All parties in the chain of distribution of a defective product are strictly liable for the injuries caused by that product.

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Definitions:

Receiving Department

The area in a business where goods and materials are received from suppliers and checked for quality and quantity.

Receiving Process

The sequence of actions taken to accept goods into a storage facility, including inspection, documentation, and stocking.

Bill of Lading

A legal document issued by a carrier to a shipper, detailing the type, quantity, and destination of the goods being carried.

Shipper and Carrier

A shipper is a person or company sending goods; a carrier is the party responsible for the transport of those goods.