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July 22, 2026

When a Defective Product Causes Harm in Missouri

Design, manufacturing, and warning defects, and Missouri's innocent seller protection

When a defective product causes an injury, Missouri law lets an injured person pursue the manufacturer — and, in some cases, the seller — without having to prove the manufacturer was negligent. This article explains the three types of product defects Missouri recognizes, how strict liability differs from an ordinary negligence claim, and the state's "innocent seller" protection for retailers who did nothing wrong.