Greenman v. Yuba Power Products

Greenman v. Yuba Power Products, decided in 1963, is a landmark legal case that established the doctrine of strict liability for defective products. The case involved Greenman, who was injured by a power tool manufactured by Yuba. The court held that manufacturers are responsible for injuries caused by their products if they are defective, regardless of whether they were negligent. This decision shifted the focus from whether the manufacturer was careless to whether the product was inherently dangerous or flawed, creating a legal duty for producers to ensure product safety and making them liable for injuries caused by defective goods.