The privity requirement, which is adhered to in most states today, prevents plaintiffs from suing manufacturers in most cases.

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The privity requirement, which historically required a direct contractual relationship between the plaintiff and the defendant for a lawsuit to be valid, has been largely abolished or limited in product liability cases. This allows plaintiffs to sue manufacturers even if they did not purchase the product directly from them.

The Privity Requirement, Which Is Adhered to in Most States