An internal memo in a company that acknowledges the risk of a product prior to the product's release without any kind of change establishes proof for punitive damages under a negligence theory of product liability.

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If a company acknowledges the risk of a product prior to its release but takes no action to mitigate the risk, this can be seen as negligence and can establish proof for punitive damages in a product liability lawsuit. The internal memo serves as evidence of the company's knowledge and failure to act.

An Internal Memo in a Company That Acknowledges the Risk