http://www.switched.com/2007/05/25/microsoft-wal-mart-sued-over-childs-death/ Switched Comments for Microsoft, Wal-Mart Sued Over Child's Death http://www.switched.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.switched.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.switched.com/2007/05/25/microsoft-wal-mart-sued-over-childs-death/http://www.switched.com/2007/05/25/microsoft-wal-mart-sued-over-childs-death/Jan 28th 2008 8:12PMhttp://www.switched.com/2007/05/25/microsoft-wal-mart-sued-over-childs-death/http://www.switched.com/2007/05/25/microsoft-wal-mart-sued-over-childs-death/WalMart is liable because that's how products liability works. Every entity in the supply chain from manufacturer to seller is held strictly liable for product defects.
It's a public policy thing, walmart is in a better position to ensure the safety of the things it sells than the consumer, who will be presumably using the products without ever inspecting them.
]]>Dec 3rd 2010 4:19PMhttp://www.switched.com/2007/05/25/microsoft-wal-mart-sued-over-childs-death/http://www.switched.com/2007/05/25/microsoft-wal-mart-sued-over-childs-death/CR84]]>Jan 30th 2008 8:47AMhttp://www.switched.com/2007/05/25/microsoft-wal-mart-sued-over-childs-death/http://www.switched.com/2007/05/25/microsoft-wal-mart-sued-over-childs-death/Aug 4th 2008 4:41PMhttp://www.switched.com/2007/05/25/microsoft-wal-mart-sued-over-childs-death/http://www.switched.com/2007/05/25/microsoft-wal-mart-sued-over-childs-death/Dec 12th 2008 11:50PMhttp://www.switched.com/2007/05/25/microsoft-wal-mart-sued-over-childs-death/http://www.switched.com/2007/05/25/microsoft-wal-mart-sued-over-childs-death/It's called strict products liability. WalMart is liable because everyone in the supply chain is liable.
For example, I doubt Microsoft was the company actually involved in the xbox's manufacture. They probably contracted that out. That doesn't mean that microsoft isn't liable.

If the xbox was defective, walmart will be paying for at least some of the damages.
Ya don't see me crying about that.]]>Dec 3rd 2010 4:27PMhttp://www.switched.com/2007/05/25/microsoft-wal-mart-sued-over-childs-death/http://www.switched.com/2007/05/25/microsoft-wal-mart-sued-over-childs-death/Dec 12th 2008 11:55PMhttp://www.switched.com/2007/05/25/microsoft-wal-mart-sued-over-childs-death/http://www.switched.com/2007/05/25/microsoft-wal-mart-sued-over-childs-death/May 26th 2007 7:50AMhttp://www.switched.com/2007/05/25/microsoft-wal-mart-sued-over-childs-death/http://www.switched.com/2007/05/25/microsoft-wal-mart-sued-over-childs-death/
This is a legality which must be mentioned in the lawsuit. A certain thresholds, the litigants may move the legal matter to another jurisdiction (such as federal court). A precise monetary amount is not always given; a jury can determine whatever amount it sees fit for punitive damages.]]>Jul 7th 2007 8:12PMhttp://www.switched.com/2007/05/25/microsoft-wal-mart-sued-over-childs-death/http://www.switched.com/2007/05/25/microsoft-wal-mart-sued-over-childs-death/Jul 23rd 2007 9:46AMhttp://www.switched.com/2007/05/25/microsoft-wal-mart-sued-over-childs-death/http://www.switched.com/2007/05/25/microsoft-wal-mart-sued-over-childs-death/Aug 2nd 2007 10:15PMhttp://www.switched.com/2007/05/25/microsoft-wal-mart-sued-over-childs-death/http://www.switched.com/2007/05/25/microsoft-wal-mart-sued-over-childs-death/
I have always kelpt a strong eye on products like these and kelpt even a closer eye on my children while they used them.

I ask that you do the same.

Fernando Perez Sr

]]>Aug 5th 2007 12:24PMhttp://www.switched.com/2007/05/25/microsoft-wal-mart-sued-over-childs-death/http://www.switched.com/2007/05/25/microsoft-wal-mart-sued-over-childs-death/Aug 6th 2007 9:31AMhttp://www.switched.com/2007/05/25/microsoft-wal-mart-sued-over-childs-death/http://www.switched.com/2007/05/25/microsoft-wal-mart-sued-over-childs-death/Actually, yeah, Walmart can be held liable.
Its called strict products liability.]]>Dec 3rd 2010 3:57PMhttp://www.switched.com/2007/05/25/microsoft-wal-mart-sued-over-childs-death/http://www.switched.com/2007/05/25/microsoft-wal-mart-sued-over-childs-death/Aug 9th 2007 2:00AMhttp://www.switched.com/2007/05/25/microsoft-wal-mart-sued-over-childs-death/http://www.switched.com/2007/05/25/microsoft-wal-mart-sued-over-childs-death/Aug 8th 2007 6:19PMhttp://www.switched.com/2007/05/25/microsoft-wal-mart-sued-over-childs-death/http://www.switched.com/2007/05/25/microsoft-wal-mart-sued-over-childs-death/Aug 8th 2007 8:14PMhttp://www.switched.com/2007/05/25/microsoft-wal-mart-sued-over-childs-death/http://www.switched.com/2007/05/25/microsoft-wal-mart-sued-over-childs-death/You need to learn to understand what you are reading. ]]>Aug 9th 2007 4:08PMhttp://www.switched.com/2007/05/25/microsoft-wal-mart-sued-over-childs-death/http://www.switched.com/2007/05/25/microsoft-wal-mart-sued-over-childs-death/Aug 8th 2007 8:13PMhttp://www.switched.com/2007/05/25/microsoft-wal-mart-sued-over-childs-death/http://www.switched.com/2007/05/25/microsoft-wal-mart-sued-over-childs-death/Sep 7th 2007 11:49PM