Abolition of the privity limitation opened the door for negligence as a theory of liability when people were injured because of a product manufacturer's or seller's lack of care.

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The privity limitation previously prevented someone from suing a manufacturer or seller unless they had a direct contractual relationship. However, with the abolition of this limitation, negligence can now be used as a theory of liability to hold manufacturers and sellers accountable for injuries caused by their products.

Abolition of the Privity Limitation Opened the Door for Negligence