Strict liability is a legal concept that makes it easier for consumers to obtain compensation from designers, manufacturers, or sellers of defective products. Under strict liability, those who suffer injuries due to defective products can file suit without having to prove negligence.
When a manufacturer creates and distributes a product, it has a duty to notify consumers of any potential hazards or risks that using that product carries. If an injury occurs as a direct result of such notification, the manufacturer is guilty of failure to warn, and victims may hold the manufacturer liable for damages in a product liability case.