Thomas v. Winchester

Thomas v. Winchester (1852) established the legal principle that those who supply dangerous goods to others have a duty to ensure safety. In this case, a druggist mistakenly labeled poison as medicine, leading to harm. The court decided that the druggist was liable because he knew the contents could be dangerous if misused, and he didn't take proper precautions to prevent harm. This case set a precedent that manufacturers and suppliers must exercise reasonable care when distributing potentially hazardous products to avoid liability for foreseeable injuries.