A recent class action suit in the news highlighted the issue of consumer protection laws. Who is responsible for the safety of products sold to consumers? Is it the manufacturers, the suppliers or the distributors? Do the retailers also share some of the responsibility? Depending on the case, all of the entities described above are accountable. Product liability cases can be very diverse. In these types of cases, the defendant must prove that the product was defective. A lawsuit may also develop from product that are marketed incorrectly. When a manufactured product is dangerous, strict liability applies. Strict liability cases do not depend on whether the manufacturer or supplier was careless. A defendant is liable when it is shown that the product is defective. Product liability laws have been adopted by most states. 1. What is the main idea of the passage? A. how to file a class action suit B. who to call about product liability C. general information about product liability law 3