Originally Posted by
exRunner
Except that all manufacturers have insurance regarding that already. Making 25 handle bars would be a blip on the screen for most bigger than a mom and pop. Also, we would require a "build to print" contract that further reduces our liability. IE: We made what the seller asked for, complain to him. For us to be found at fault would require proof that we varied from print, or were contracted to evaluate the design. In those cases, what is called design control, the rules are significantly different.
Thanks. I wondered how that worked.
Don't neglect, though, that if a lawsuit is filed then everyone in sight can be named and be forced to bear the expense of defending themselves - at least for the early events - even if the suit is ultimately shown to have little merit.