With regard to your hypothetical, a claim involving
a defective piece of machinery would fall under «product liability» law, and thus would not be affected by medical malpractice damage caps at all.
Jeep has produced the most
defective piece of machinery running with this vehicle.
Not exact matches
If you were injury was caused by a truck's faulty equipment, or a
defective forklift, dock plate or another
piece of machinery, you may be able to pursue a product liability claim.
You may sustain an injury because
of the negligent design, manufacture or distribution
of a dangerous or
defective tool or
piece of machinery / equipment.
If your accident was the result
of a
defective tool or
piece of machinery, you would file a
defective product claim — the California statute for a
defective product claim is also two years from the time your accident occurred.