The Electrocuted Cyclist – More risk for suppliers
If you operate anywhere in a product supply chain (producer, importer, distributor, retailer, supplier, installer etc) be aware that your risk of being sued under the CPA (Consumer Protection Act) just increased. First “No Fault”, now even wider liability To recap, the CPA makes you liable for any form or level of damage to person or property resulting from defective or unsafe products. Critically, there is no need to prove any form of negligence on your part – liability is now “no-fault” or “strict”. And whilst there are a few defences still open to you, they are limited. Now a…