A defendant who has not been negligent but is made to pay a strict liability judgment can bring a separate action against the negligent party in the chain of distribution to recover his losses.

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This is known as the right of indemnification or contribution, and it allows the non-negligent defendant to seek reimbursement from a negligent party further up the chain of distribution.

A Defendant Who Has Not Been Negligent but Is Made