The Bifolck and Izzarelli opinions explain that, in virtually all design defect cases, Connecticut courts must apply the risk-utility test, previously known as the modified consumer expectations test, to determine whether a product is unreasonably dangerous.
July 19, 2017 at 09:44 AM
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In 2016, the Connecticut Supreme Court issued a pair of opinions, Izzarelli and Bifolck, that changed the rules of the game for design defect product liability cases. In this Q&A, we answer questions practitioners in the field may have about these recent changes and how courts have applied these new opinions.
Question: What are the elements of a product liability claim based on a design defect?
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