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T. Gorton: “Indeed. Under the ``common knowledge'' doctrine the defendant is not held responsible for injuries to the plaintiff…”

On the recordMay 9, 1995
Indeed. Under the ``common knowledge'' doctrine the defendant is not held responsible for injuries to the plaintiff caused by the plaintiff's misuse of a product that is commonly known and recognized to be dangerous by ordinary users.
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T. Gorton
Republican · Washington

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Discussing the implications of the common knowledge doctrine in product liability cases.

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