Articles
Product Liability 8th Dec 2016
Hickinbottom J clarifies “defect” under s.3 of the Consumer Protection Act 1987
In a rare and important product liability decision concerning s.3 of the Consumer Protection Act 1987, Wilkes v DePuy International Limited [2016] EWHC 3096 (QB), Hickinbottom J departs from Burton J’s approach to “defect” in A v National Blood Authority [2001] 3 All ER 289.
James Purnell’s article can be seen here.
Would you like to know more?
If you require help or advice please contact our clerking team
Call - +44 (0)20 7583 9020
or email our clerks
