Under the judicial philosophies developed in the area of product liability:

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The doctrine of privity of contract, which limited liability to parties who were in a contractual relationship with each other, has been greatly reduced in importance in product liability cases. This means that consumers and other non-contracting parties may be able to hold manufacturers and other parties liable for injuries caused by their products. While legal expenses can still be high, there is a greater chance of success for consumers who bring product liability claims. The UCC does provide some protections for merchants, but it does not necessarily prevent consumers from recovering damages in product liability cases.

Under the Judicial Philosophies Developed in the Area of Product