In the US it is called joint and several liability and it could result in 100% liability for all parties in the supply chain. For example, if I purchase a defe

In the US it is called joint and several liability and it could result in 100% liability for all parties in the supply chain. For example, if I purchase a defective product from a retail store and I am injured, I would be able to name the manufacturer, retailer and any other middlemen in the supply chain. If multiple parties are found to be liable, I can collect 100% from any 1 party (the deep pockets). It's not necessarily as unjust as it may sound because generally each liable party will be assigned a % of the fault/damages and the deep pockets can recoupe that from the other parties (as long as they have it, can't get blood from a stone).