Rubicon Impact & Litigation provides specialist legal assistance in the field of product liability which ensures manufacturers are held accountable for damage caused by defective products.
In the Netherlands, product liability is regulated by the Civil Code (Articles 6:185-193) which states that a manufacturer is liable when a product is defective and causes damage to persons or property.
The European Product Liability Directive (85/374/EEC) provides a uniform legal framework within the EU, ensuring that consumers in all member states enjoy similar protection and allows victims of defective products to claim compensation.
In 2023, the Directive was modernised to better align with a digital and green economy. These changes (and potential future updates) offer consumers new avenues to hold manufacturers accountable for defective products. Rubicon Impact & Litigation’s lawyers closely monitor these developments.
Our firm assists both individual consumers who have suffered damages and groups of affected parties. In some cases, individual consumers may not be inclined to initiate legal proceedings, but under current regulations, they can benefit from the power of collective action.
Rubicon Impact & Litigation lawyers specialise in class actions and are committed to helping those affected by defective products recover their losses. Investors who have seen their investments decline due to defective products can also rely on us to hold companies accountable.
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