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RCW 7.72.010 Definitions.
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For the purposes of this chapter, unless the context clearly indicates to the contrary: (1) Product seller. "Product seller" means any person or entity that is engaged in the business of selling products, whether the sale is for resale, or for use or consumption. The term include…
RCW 7.72.020 Scope.
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(1) The previous existing applicable law of this state on product liability is modified only to the extent set forth in this chapter. (2) Nothing in this chapter shall prevent the recovery of direct or consequential economic loss under Title 62A RCW. [ 1981 c 27 s 3.]
RCW 7.72.030 Liability of manufacturer.
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(1) A product manufacturer is subject to liability to a claimant if the claimant's harm was proximately caused by the negligence of the manufacturer in that the product was not reasonably safe as designed or not reasonably safe because adequate warnings or instructions were not p…
RCW 7.72.040 Liability of product seller other than manufacturer—Exception.
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(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a product seller other than a manufacturer is liable to the claimant only if the claimant's harm was proximately caused by: (a) The negligence of such product seller; or (b) Breach of an express warranty made by such produ…