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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

Peterson v. Superior Court, 899 P.2d 905 (1995)

Citation
Peterson v. Superior Court, 899 P.2d 905 (1995)
Parent Document
Peterson v. Superior Court, 899 P.2d 905 (1995)
Jurisdiction
California (state)
Effective Date
1995-08-21

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hotel proprietors are strictly liable on a products liability theory for injuries to their respective tenants and guests caused by a defect in the premises. This conclusion, however, by no means absolves hotel proprietors or landlords of all potential responsibility for such injuries; on the contrary, hotel proprietors and landlords that breach the applicable standard of care still may be held liable under general tort principles for injuries resulting from defects in their premises. Additionally, the injured tenant or guest retains any strict products liability cause of action that may lie against the manufacturer, distributor, or retailer of a defective product that causes the injury. I