> "Perhaps putting all liability on the importer, distributor, or retailer for imported goods." These parties do carry extensive liabilities when there's a pro

> "Perhaps putting all liability on the importer, distributor, or retailer for imported goods." These parties do carry extensive liabilities when there's a product defect or fault, as was the case in the cited case. The issue is that manufacturers usually produce larger volumes, and are thus vulnerable to more of these lawsuits, as well as class-actions. Class-action cases are often extremely and expensive, even when there was no clear fault.