MacPherson v. Buick Motor Co. introduced the rule of strict liability in tort for consumer products.

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MacPherson v. Buick Motor Co. is primarily known for establishing the principle of negligence, not strict liability, in the context of manufacturer's liability to consumers. It held that a manufacturer owes a duty of care to the ultimate consumer if the product is reasonably certain to place life and limb in peril when negligently made.

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