Product
liability issues have been raised by consumers who have been injured by various products and often there are clusters
of such claims when a particular product or type of product is shown to be
defective. This paper shows that recently, the Ford Motor Company has become embroiled in such lawsuits because of the use of defective tires on their automobiles, first from Firestone and then from Goodyear, making both companies liable for the damage caused. The paper explains that product
liability law is constantly evolving as new issues are raised and new attempts are made to deter lawsuits and reduce the awards possible for liability.