herstellerbedingte
Herstellerbedingte refers to a specific legal term in German law that is used to describe a product liability issue. It is based on the idea that a manufacturer or supplier is responsible for defects or shortcomings in their product. This concept is rooted in the German Civil Code, specifically in Section 438, paragraph 3, which states that a manufacturer or supplier is liable for product defects.
The term "herstellerbedingte" emphasizes the fact that the liability is not based on any fault or negligence
Herstellerbedingte liability can be contrasted with other types of product liability, such as that based on
The principles of herstellerbedingte liability are modeled after those of consensual jurisdiction in European law, where