Utah Code

Utah Code § 78B-6-705 (2026)

Alteration or modification of product after sale as substantial contributing cause -- Manufacturer or seller not liable

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78B-5-818

, fault shall include an alteration or modification of the product, which occurred subsequent to the sale by the manufacturer or seller to the initial user or consumer, and which changed the purpose, use, function, design, or intended use or manner of use of the product from that for which the product was originally designed, tested, or intended.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 2017–2017 · leading case: Bylsma v. R.C.WilleyHumanTouch, 2017 UT 85 (Utah 2017).

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Bylsma v. R.C.WilleyHumanTouch, 2017 UT 85 (Utah 2017). · cites it 3× “" Utah Code § 78B-6-705. Because the PLA is entirely focused on products liability, this suggests that the legislature's concern was comparing the fault of a negligent plaintiff against the strict liability of any seller.”

Bylsma v. R.C.WilleyHumanTouch, 2017 UT 85 (Utah 2017). · cites it 2× “” UTAH CODE § 78B-6-705. Because the PLA is entirely focused on products liability, this suggests that the legislature’s concern was comparing the fault of a negligent plaintiff against the strict liability of any seller.”

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