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defective design claim in Texas

7 Texas opinions name it 2 courts 1991–2024 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Texas courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (6)

CaseFollowedCited
Ruben Aleman, M.D. v. Texas Medical Boardgreen
tex · 2019 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024Bd., 573 S.W.3d 796, 802 (Tex. 2019). 14 presents an independent hurdle that the claimant must clear to establish a manufacturer’s or seller’s liability on a defective-design claim.

2024Bd., 573 S.W.3d 796, 802 (Tex. 2019). 14 presents an independent hurdle that the claimant must clear to establish a manufacturer’s or seller’s liability on a defective-design claim.

22
Ford Motor Co. v. Ledesmagreen
tex · 2007 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See Rourke v. Garza, 530 S.W.2d 794, 800 (Tex.1975) (“It is an appropriate defense that the user voluntarily exposed himself to the risk posed by the defective product with knowledge and appreciation of the danger.”), abrogated, on, other grounds by Ford Motor Co. v. Ledesma, 242 S.W.3d 32 (Tex.2007).

2015See Rourke v. Garza, 530 S.W.2d 794, 800 (Tex. 1975) (“It is an appropriate defense that the user voluntarily exposed himself to the risk posed by the defective product with knowledge and appreciation of the danger.”), abrogated on other grounds by Ford Motor Co. v. Ledesma, 242 S.W.3d 32 (Tex. 2007).

22
Rourke v. Garzagreen
tex · 1975 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See Rourke v. Garza, 530 S.W.2d 794, 800 (Tex.1975) (“It is an appropriate defense that the user voluntarily exposed himself to the risk posed by the defective product with knowledge and appreciation of the danger.”), abrogated, on, other grounds by Ford Motor Co. v. Ledesma, 242 S.W.3d 32 (Tex.2007).

2015See Rourke v. Garza, 530 S.W.2d 794, 800 (Tex. 1975) (“It is an appropriate defense that the user voluntarily exposed himself to the risk posed by the defective product with knowledge and appreciation of the danger.”), abrogated on other grounds by Ford Motor Co. v. Ledesma, 242 S.W.3d 32 (Tex. 2007).

22
Hite v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.green
pa · 1990 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
2 sentences

1991On appeal, the Pennsylvania Superior Court held that the failure-to-warn claim was preempted, but that the defective-design claim was not. 578 A.2d at 420 .

1991On appeal, the Pennsylvania Superior Court held that the failure-to-warn claim was preempted, but that the defective-design claim was not. 578 A.2d at 420 .

12
Hernandez Ex Rel. Emeterio v. Tokai Corp.green
tex · 1999 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011See Tex.Civ.Prac.&Rem.Code Ann . § 82.005(a)(1); Timpte Industries, Inc. , 286 S.W.3d at 311 ; see also Hernandez v. Tokai Corp. , 2 S.W.3d 251, 256 (Tex. 1999)(proof of an alternative safer design does not negate the common law requirement that the alleged defect renders the product unreasonably dangerous); Sipes , 946 S.W.2d at 156 (“A design defect exists if a safer alternative design existed and ‘the defect was a producing cause of the personal injury, property damage, or death for which the claimant seeks recovery.’” [Emphasis added.]).

11
Sipes v. General Motors Corp.green
texapp · 1997 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011See Tex.Civ.Prac.&Rem.Code Ann . § 82.005(a)(1); Timpte Industries, Inc. , 286 S.W.3d at 311 ; see also Hernandez v. Tokai Corp. , 2 S.W.3d 251, 256 (Tex. 1999)(proof of an alternative safer design does not negate the common law requirement that the alleged defect renders the product unreasonably dangerous); Sipes , 946 S.W.2d at 156 (“A design defect exists if a safer alternative design existed and ‘the defect was a producing cause of the personal injury, property damage, or death for which the claimant seeks recovery.’” [Emphasis added.]).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Texas. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (2)

CaseCitedYears
Uniroyal Goodrich Tire Co. v. Martinez green
tex · 1998
1 sentence

2015Id. at 384 .

12015–2015
Timpte Industries, Inc. v. Gish green
tex · 2009
1 sentence

2011See Tex.Civ.Prac.&Rem.Code Ann . § 82.005(a)(1); Timpte Industries, Inc. , 286 S.W.3d at 311 ; see also Hernandez v. Tokai Corp. , 2 S.W.3d 251, 256 (Tex. 1999)(proof of an alternative safer design does not negate the common law requirement that the alleged defect renders the product unreasonably dangerous); Sipes , 946 S.W.2d at 156 (“A design defect exists if a safer alternative design existed and ‘the defect was a producing cause of the personal injury, property damage, or death for which the claimant seeks recovery.’” [Emphasis added.]).

12011–2011

Where else courts name it

TX 7 (1991–2024) NY 7 (2002–2021) OH 5 (2001–2026) IL 5 (2007–2021) CA 4 (2014–2023) PA 2 (1997–2016) WI 2 (2009–2023) MS 2 (2008–2011) KY 2 (2003–2026) MA 2 (2006–2007) GA 2 (1994–2011) AK 2 (1981–1992)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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