Finally, a third cause of action Thomas could use is strict liability in tort. Under this theory, the manufacturer; distributor , or retailer may he held liable to an}r reasonably foreseeable injured party. Unlike causes of action based on negligence, product liability actions based on strict liability in tort focus on the product. The issue in such cases is whether the product was in a "defective condition, unreasonably dangerous" when sold. The clean shear of the weld could be found to he a defect in the production of the bleachers