The case of MacPherson v. Buick Motor Car in 1916 changed product liability law. As a result of it, the courts
A) expanded the liability of manufacturers for injuries caused by defective products.
B) adopted the principle of caveat emptor.
C) permitted consumers to sue the retailer from whom they had purchased the product.
D) adopted the principle of strict liability.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The case of MacPherson v. Buick Motor Car established that manufacturers can be held liable for injuries caused by defective products, even if the buyer did not directly purchase the product from the manufacturer. This expanded the liability of manufacturers and helped establish the principle of strict liability in product liability law.

The Case of MacPherson V