Legal Question in Personal Injury in California

Is it legal to sell a car in California with defective seat belts if the seller informs the buyer before the sale? And could the buyer sue the seller, if an injury occurs, even if they the seller had disclosed the defective belts at time of sale?


Asked on 12/04/09, 3:49 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
George Shers Law Offices of Georges H. Shers

It probably is not a crime but is a civil wrong, which is called a tort. Selling something that you know is unsafe does not relieve you of the consequences merely because you tell the buyer about the defect. The buyer could probably sue for damages if injured, but there would be a lot of comparative negligence on the buyer's behave.

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Answered on 12/10/09, 2:43 pm


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